The present disclosure generally relates to the use of loyalty accounts, private label payment accounts, and general payment accounts using a wearable electronic device with an electronic wallet. Various accounts are linked to the electronic device. In some examples, the electronic device is NFC-enabled. The electronic device may be used to provide loyalty account information and payment account information to a payment terminal, such as an NFC-enabled payment terminal.
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14. A method, comprising:
at an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more wireless communication elements:
receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction;
in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction:
displaying, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account, wherein account information of the first account is stored as part of an electronic wallet of the electronic device; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the first visual indicator identifying the first account, receiving one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface;
in response to receiving the one or more swipe inputs:
displaying, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account, wherein account information of the second account is stored as part of the electronic wallet of the electronic device, the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator, and the second account is different from the first account; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a card code display input; and
in response to receiving the card code display input, displaying, on the display, visual loyalty card code information corresponding to the second account.
1. An electronic device, comprising:
a display;
a touch-sensitive surface;
one or more wireless communication elements;
one or more processors;
memory storing one or more programs configured to be executed by the one or more processors, the one or more programs including instructions for:
receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction;
in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction:
displaying, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account, wherein account information of the first account is stored as part of an electronic wallet of the electronic device; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the first visual indicator identifying the first account, receiving one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface;
in response to receiving the one or more swipe inputs:
displaying, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account, wherein account information of the second account is stored as part of the electronic wallet of the electronic device, the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator, and the second account is different from the first account; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a card code display input; and
in response to receiving the card code display input, displaying, on the display, visual loyalty card code information corresponding to the second account.
13. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium storing one or more programs configured to be executed by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions for:
receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction;
in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction:
displaying, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account, wherein account information of the first account is stored as part of an electronic wallet of the electronic device; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the first visual indicator identifying the first account, receiving one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface;
in response to receiving the one or more swipe inputs:
displaying, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account, wherein account information of the second account is stored as part of the electronic wallet of the electronic device, the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator, and the second account is different from the first account; and
enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements;
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a card code display input; and
in response to receiving the card code display input, displaying, on the display, visual loyalty card code information corresponding to the second account.
2. The electronic device of
3. The electronic device of
4. The electronic device of
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the request for account information, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
5. The electronic device of
while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal:
receiving, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the failure communication:
displaying, on the display, an indication that the second account was not accepted; and
providing an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account.
6. The electronic device of
subsequent to transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, concurrently displaying, on the display an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction.
7. The electronic device of
8. The electronic device of
in response to receiving a portion of the one or more swipe inputs, displaying a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator back under the image of the card of the first account.
9. The electronic device of
displaying, on the display, the first visual indicator identifying the first account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and
displaying, on the display, the second visual indicator identifying the second account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
10. The electronic device of
one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account; and
the first visual indicator of the first account has a first dimension characteristic; and
the second visual indicator of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic.
11. The electronic device of
15. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
16. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
17. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the request for account information, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
18. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal:
receiving, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the failure communication:
displaying, on the display, an indication that the second account was not accepted; and
providing an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account.
19. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
subsequent to transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, concurrently displaying, on the display an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction.
20. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
21. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
in response to receiving a portion of the one or more swipe inputs, displaying a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator back under the image of the card of the first account.
22. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
displaying, on the display, the first visual indicator identifying the first account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and
displaying, on the display, the second visual indicator identifying the second account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
23. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account;
the first visual indicator of the first account has a first dimension characteristic; and
the second visual indicator of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic.
24. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
25. The non-transitory computer-readable storage medium of
26. The method of
27. The method of
28. The method of
while displaying the second visual indicator:
receiving a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the request for account information, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
29. The method of
while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal:
receiving, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal; and
in response to receiving the failure communication:
displaying, on the display, an indication that the second account was not accepted; and
providing an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account.
30. The method of
subsequent to transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, concurrently displaying, on the display an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction.
31. The method of
32. The method of
in response to receiving a portion of the one or more swipe inputs, displaying a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator back under the image of the card of the first account.
33. The method of
displaying, on the display, the first visual indicator identifying the first account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and
displaying, on the display, the second visual indicator identifying the second account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
34. The method of
one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account;
the first visual indicator of the first account has a first dimension characteristic; and
the second visual indicator of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic.
35. The method of
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/870,793, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR LOYALTY ACCOUNTS AND PRIVATE LABEL ACCOUNTS FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE”, filed Sep. 30, 2015, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/869,877, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR LOYALTY ACCOUNTS AND PRIVATE LABEL ACCOUNTS FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE”, filed Sep. 29, 2015, which claims priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/230,430, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR LOYALTY ACCOUNTS AND PRIVATE LABEL ACCOUNTS FOR A WEARABLE DEVICE”, filed Jun. 5, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.
This application relates to the following provisional applications: U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,886, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR PAYMENTS”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/047,545, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR PAYMENTS”, filed Sep. 8, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/127,790, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR PAYMENTS”, filed Mar. 3, 2015; and U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/110,566, entitled “USER INTERFACE FOR PAYMENTS”, filed Feb. 1, 2015; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/912,727, entitled “PROVISIONING AND AUTHENTICATING CREDENTIALS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE”, filed Dec. 6, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/909,717, entitled “PROVISIONING OF CREDENTIALS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING PASSWORDS COMMUNICATED OVER VERIFIED CHANNELS”, filed Nov. 27, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,182, entitled “ONLINE PAYMENTS USING A SECURE ELEMENT OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE”, filed May 28, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/920,029, entitled “DELETION OF CREDENTIALS FROM AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE”, filed Dec. 23, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/899,737, entitled “USING BIOAUTHENTICATION IN NEAR-FIELD-COMMUNICATION TRANSACTIONS”, filed Nov. 4, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/905,035, entitled “GENERATING TRANSACTION IDENTIFIERS”, filed Nov. 15, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/905,042, entitled “ELECTRONIC RECEIPTS FOR NFC-BASED FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS”, filed Nov. 15, 2013; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,798, entitled “FINANCIAL-TRANSACTION NOTIFICATIONS”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,837, entitled “METHODS FOR MANAGING PAYMENT APPLETS ON A SECURE ELEMENT TO CONDUCT MOBILE PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,840, entitled “METHODS FOR OPERATING A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE TO CONDUCT MOBILE PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,835, entitled “METHODS FOR USING A PRIMARY USER DEVICE TO PROVISION CREDENTIALS ONTO A SECONDARY USER DEVICE”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,832, entitled “METHODS FOR USING A RANDOM AUTHORIZATION NUMBER TO PROVIDE ENHANCED SECURITY FOR A SECURE ELEMENT”, filed May 29, 2014; U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 62/004,338, entitled “USER DEVICE SECURE PARTICIPATION IN TRANSACTIONS VIA LOCAL SECURE ELEMENT DETECTION OF MECHANICAL INPUT”, filed May 29, 2014; and U.S. Utility patent application Ser. No. 14/092,205, entitled “SECURE PROVISIONING OF CREDENTIALS ON AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE”, filed Nov. 27, 2013; each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
The present disclosure relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for computer user interfaces for loyalty accounts and payment accounts.
The use of electronic devices for making payments at point-of-sale terminals and over the Internet has increased significantly in recent years. Exemplary point-of-sale terminals include Near Field Communication-enabled (NFC-enabled) terminals, bluetooth-enabled terminals, and barcode scanner-enabled terminals. Electronic devices can be used in conjunction with these exemplary terminals to enable the user of the electronic device to make a payment for the purchase of, for example, a good or service.
Some techniques for linking accounts to an electronic device, selecting an account for use in a transaction, and transmitting account information in a transaction, however, are generally cumbersome and inefficient. For example, existing techniques use a complex and time-consuming user interface, which may include multiple key presses or keystrokes. Existing techniques require more time than necessary, wasting user time and device energy. This latter consideration is particularly important in battery-operated devices.
Accordingly, the present inventions provide for electronic devices with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for linking accounts to an electronic device, selecting an account for use in a transaction, and transmitting account information in a transaction. Such methods and interfaces optionally complement or replace other methods for performing similar tasks. Such methods and interfaces reduce the cognitive burden on a user and produce a more efficient human-machine interface. Such methods and interfaces may also reduce the number of unnecessary, extraneous, repetitive, and/or redundant inputs, and may create a faster and more efficient user interface arrangement, which may reduce the number of required inputs, reduce processing power, and reduce the amount of time for which user interfaces need to be displayed in order for desired functions to be accessed and carried out. For battery-operated computing devices, such methods and interfaces conserve power and increase the time between battery charges.
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more wireless communication elements: receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: displaying, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receiving one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: displaying, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display and a location sensor: detecting, using the location sensor, a current location; determining whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, displaying, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display and a location sensor: receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detecting, using the location sensor, a current location; determining whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, displaying, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, displaying, on the display, a visual indication of the first payment account.
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements: receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, displaying, on the display, a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receiving, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
A method, comprising: at an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface configured to detect intensity of contacts, and one or more wireless communication elements: receiving a first input; in response to receiving the first input: displaying, on the display, a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enabling the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detecting a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface; determining whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, displaying, on the display, a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
A method, comprising: at a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements: receiving a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiating a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, concurrently displaying, on the display: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receiving activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiating a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
A method, comprising: at a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements: displaying, on the display, a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; means, responsive to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction, for: displaying, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; means for receiving one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface; means, response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs, for: displaying, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for detecting, using the location sensor, a current location; means for determining whether the current location is associated with a first account; means, in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, for displaying, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account; means, in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, for concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and means, responsive to receiving the input, for: detecting, using the location sensor, a current location; determining whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, displaying, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, displaying, on the display, a visual indication of the first payment account.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; means, responsive to receiving the input, for displaying, on the display, a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; means for receiving, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; means, responsive to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction, for: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface configured to detect intensity of contacts; and means for receiving a first input; means, responsive to receiving the first input, for: displaying, on the display, a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; means for enabling the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; means for detecting a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface; means for determining whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and means, in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, for displaying, on the display, a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for receiving a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; means, responsive to receiving the first request, for initiating a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; means for, after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, concurrently displaying, on the display: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and means for receiving activation of the selectable affordance; and means, responsive to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, for initiating a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
An electronic device, comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface; and means for displaying, on the display, a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: display, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receive one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: display, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
An electronic device comprising: a display, a touch-sensitive surface; one or more wireless communication elements one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: display, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receive one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: display, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a location sensor, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, concurrently display, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
An electronic device comprising: a display; a location sensor; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, concurrently display, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a location sensor, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, display, on the display, a visual indication of the first payment account.
An electronic device comprising: a display; a location sensor; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, display, on the display, a visual indication of the first payment account.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, display, on the display, a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receive, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
An electronic device comprising: a display; one or more wireless communication elements; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, display, on the display, a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receive, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface configured to detect intensity of contacts, and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive a first input; in response to receiving the first input: display, on the display, a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detect a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface; determine whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, display, on the display, a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
An electronic device comprising: a display; a touch-sensitive surface configured to detect intensity of contacts; one or more wireless communication elements; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive a first input; in response to receiving the first input: display, on the display, a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detect a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface; determine whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, display, on the display, a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: receive a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, concurrently display, on the display: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receive activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
A first electronic device comprising: a display; one or more wireless communication elements; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: receive a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, concurrently display, on the display: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receive activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: display, on the display, a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
A first electronic device comprising: a display; one or more wireless communication elements; one or more processors; memory; and one or more programs stored in memory, including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: display, on the display, a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
An electronic device, comprising: a touch-sensitive surface unit; a display unit; a wireless communication unit including one or more wireless communication elements; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit, the touch-sensitive surface unit, and the wireless communication unit, the processing unit configured to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: enable display, on the display unit, of a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receive one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface unit; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: enable display, on the display unit, of a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
An electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a location sensor unit; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the location sensor unit, the processing unit configured to: detect, using the location sensor unit, a current location; determine whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, enable display, on the display unit, of a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, enable concurrent display, on the display unit, of the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
An electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a location sensor unit; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the location sensor unit, the processing unit configured to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detect, using the location sensor unit, a current location; determine whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, enable display, on the display unit, of a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, enable display, on the display unit, of a visual indication of the first payment account.
An electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a wireless communication unit including one or more wireless communication elements; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the wireless communication unit, the processing unit configured to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, enable display, on the display unit, of a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receive, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
An electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a touch-sensitive surface unit; a wireless communication unit including one or more wireless communication elements; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit, the touch-sensitive surface unit configured to detect intensity of contacts, and the wireless communication unit, the processing unit configured to: receive a first input; in response to receiving the first input: enable display, on the display unit, of a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detect a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface unit; determine whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, enable display, on the display unit, of a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
A first electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a wireless communications unit with one or more wireless communication elements; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the wireless communications unit, the processing unit configured to: receive a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, enable concurrent display, on the display unit, of: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receive activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
A first electronic device, comprising: a display unit; a wireless communication unit that includes one or more wireless communication elements; and a processing unit coupled to the display unit and the wireless communication unit, the processing unit configured to: enable display, on the display unit, of a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein enabling display of the payment-account user interface includes enabling concurrent display of: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface, and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: display, on the display, a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receive one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: display, on the display, a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a location sensor, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, concurrently display, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and a location sensor, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detect, using the location sensor, a current location; determine whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, display, on the display, a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, display, on the display, a visual indication of the first payment account.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, display, on the display, a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receive, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmit, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of an electronic device with a display, a touch-sensitive surface configured to detect intensity of contacts, and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the electronic device to: receive a first input; in response to receiving the first input: display, on the display, a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detect a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface; determine whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, display, on the display, a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: receive a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, concurrently display, on the display: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receive activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiate a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
A transitory computer-readable storage medium comprising one or more programs for execution by one or more processors of a first electronic device with a display and one or more wireless communication elements, the one or more programs including instructions which, when executed by the one or more processors, cause the first electronic device to: display, on the display, a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
Thus, devices are provided with faster, more efficient methods and interfaces for linking accounts to the device, selecting an account for use in a transaction, and transmitting account information in a transaction, thereby increasing the effectiveness, efficiency, and user satisfaction with such devices. Such methods and interfaces may complement or replace other methods for performing similar tasks.
Executable instructions for performing these functions are, optionally, included in a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors. Executable instructions for performing these functions are, optionally, included in a transitory computer-readable storage medium or other computer program product configured for execution by one or more processors.
For a better understanding of the various described embodiments, reference should be made to the Description of Embodiments below, in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts throughout the figures.
The following description sets forth exemplary methods, parameters, and the like. It should be recognized, however, that such description is not intended as a limitation on the scope of the present disclosure but is instead provided as a description of exemplary embodiments.
There is a need for electronic devices that provide efficient methods and interfaces for linking accounts to the electronic device, selecting an account for use in a transaction, and transmitting account information in a transaction. In particular, there is a need to provide efficient methods and interfaces for wearable devices, such as smart watches. Such techniques can reduce the cognitive burden on a user who access event notifications, thereby enhancing productivity. Further, such techniques can reduce processor and battery power otherwise wasted on redundant user inputs.
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Although the following description uses terms “first,” “second,” etc. to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by the terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first touch could be termed a second touch, and, similarly, a second touch could be termed a first touch, without departing from the scope of the various described embodiments. The first touch and the second touch are both touches, but they are not the same touch.
The terminology used in the description of the various described embodiments herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will also be understood that the term “and/or” as used herein refers to and encompasses any and all possible combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. It will be further understood that the terms “includes,” “including,” “comprises,” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
The term “if” may be construed to mean “when” or “upon” or “in response to determining” or “in response to detecting,” depending on the context. Similarly, the phrase “if it is determined” or “if [a stated condition or event] is detected” may be construed to mean “upon determining” or “in response to determining” or “upon detecting [the stated condition or event]” or “in response to detecting [the stated condition or event],” depending on the context.
Embodiments of electronic devices, user interfaces for such devices, and associated processes for using such devices are described. In some embodiments, the device is a portable communications device, such as a mobile telephone, that also contains other functions, such as PDA and/or music player functions. Exemplary embodiments of portable multifunction devices include, without limitation, the iPhone®, iPod Touch®, and iPad® devices from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif. Other portable electronic devices, such as laptops or tablet computers with touch-sensitive surfaces (e.g., touch screen displays and/or touchpads), are, optionally, used. It should also be understood that, in some embodiments, the device is not a portable communications device, but is a desktop computer with a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch screen display and/or a touchpad).
In the discussion that follows, an electronic device that includes a display and a touch-sensitive surface is described. It should be understood, however, that the electronic device optionally includes one or more other physical user-interface devices, such as a physical keyboard, a mouse, and/or a joystick.
The device may support a variety of applications, such as one or more of the following: a drawing application, a presentation application, a word processing application, a website creation application, a disk authoring application, a spreadsheet application, a gaming application, a telephone application, a video conferencing application, an e-mail application, an instant messaging application, a workout support application, a photo management application, a digital camera application, a digital video camera application, a web browsing application, a digital music player application, and/or a digital video player application.
The various applications that are executed on the device optionally use at least one common physical user-interface device, such as the touch-sensitive surface. One or more functions of the touch-sensitive surface as well as corresponding information displayed on the device are, optionally, adjusted and/or varied from one application to the next and/or within a respective application. In this way, a common physical architecture (such as the touch-sensitive surface) of the device optionally supports the variety of applications with user interfaces that are intuitive and transparent to the user.
Attention is now directed toward embodiments of portable devices with touch-sensitive displays.
As used in the specification and claims, the term “intensity” of a contact on a touch-sensitive surface refers to the force or pressure (force per unit area) of a contact (e.g., a finger contact) on the touch-sensitive surface, or to a substitute (proxy) for the force or pressure of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface. The intensity of a contact has a range of values that includes at least four distinct values and more typically includes hundreds of distinct values (e.g., at least 256). Intensity of a contact is, optionally, determined (or measured) using various approaches and various sensors or combinations of sensors. For example, one or more force sensors underneath or adjacent to the touch-sensitive surface are, optionally, used to measure force at various points on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, force measurements from multiple force sensors are combined (e.g., a weighted average) to determine an estimated force of a contact. Similarly, a pressure-sensitive tip of a stylus is, optionally, used to determine a pressure of the stylus on the touch-sensitive surface. Alternatively, the size of the contact area detected on the touch-sensitive surface and/or changes thereto, the capacitance of the touch-sensitive surface proximate to the contact and/or changes thereto, and/or the resistance of the touch-sensitive surface proximate to the contact and/or changes thereto are, optionally, used as a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface. In some implementations, the substitute measurements for contact force or pressure are used directly to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is described in units corresponding to the substitute measurements). In some implementations, the substitute measurements for contact force or pressure are converted to an estimated force or pressure, and the estimated force or pressure is used to determine whether an intensity threshold has been exceeded (e.g., the intensity threshold is a pressure threshold measured in units of pressure). Using the intensity of a contact as an attribute of a user input allows for user access to additional device functionality that may otherwise not be accessible by the user on a reduced-size device with limited real estate for displaying affordances (e.g., on a touch-sensitive display) and/or receiving user input (e.g., via a touch-sensitive display, a touch-sensitive surface, or a physical/mechanical control such as a knob or a button).
As used in the specification and claims, the term “tactile output” refers to physical displacement of a device relative to a previous position of the device, physical displacement of a component (e.g., a touch-sensitive surface) of a device relative to another component (e.g., housing) of the device, or displacement of the component relative to a center of mass of the device that will be detected by a user with the user's sense of touch. For example, in situations where the device or the component of the device is in contact with a surface of a user that is sensitive to touch (e.g., a finger, palm, or other part of a user's hand), the tactile output generated by the physical displacement will be interpreted by the user as a tactile sensation corresponding to a perceived change in physical characteristics of the device or the component of the device. For example, movement of a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., a touch-sensitive display or trackpad) is, optionally, interpreted by the user as a “down click” or “up click” of a physical actuator button. In some cases, a user will feel a tactile sensation such as an “down click” or “up click” even when there is no movement of a physical actuator button associated with the touch-sensitive surface that is physically pressed (e.g., displaced) by the user's movements. As another example, movement of the touch-sensitive surface is, optionally, interpreted or sensed by the user as “roughness” of the touch-sensitive surface, even when there is no change in smoothness of the touch-sensitive surface. While such interpretations of touch by a user will be subject to the individualized sensory perceptions of the user, there are many sensory perceptions of touch that are common to a large majority of users. Thus, when a tactile output is described as corresponding to a particular sensory perception of a user (e.g., an “up click,” a “down click,” “roughness”), unless otherwise stated, the generated tactile output corresponds to physical displacement of the device or a component thereof that will generate the described sensory perception for a typical (or average) user.
It should be appreciated that device 100 is only one example of a portable multifunction device, and that device 100 optionally has more or fewer components than shown, optionally combines two or more components, or optionally has a different configuration or arrangement of the components. The various components shown in
Memory 102 may include one or more computer-readable storage mediums. The computer-readable storage mediums may be tangible and non-transitory. Memory 102 may include high-speed random access memory and may also include non-volatile memory, such as one or more magnetic disk storage devices, flash memory devices, or other non-volatile solid-state memory devices. Memory controller 122 may control access to memory 102 by other components of device 100.
Peripherals interface 118 can be used to couple input and output peripherals of the device to CPU 120 and memory 102. The one or more processors 120 run or execute various software programs and/or sets of instructions stored in memory 102 to perform various functions for device 100 and to process data. In some embodiments, peripherals interface 118, CPU 120, and memory controller 122 may be implemented on a single chip, such as chip 104. In some other embodiments, they may be implemented on separate chips.
RF (radio frequency) circuitry 108 receives and sends RF signals, also called electromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 converts electrical signals to/from electromagnetic signals and communicates with communications networks and other communications devices via the electromagnetic signals. RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for performing these functions, including but not limited to an antenna system, an RF transceiver, one or more amplifiers, a tuner, one or more oscillators, a digital signal processor, a CODEC chipset, a subscriber identity module (SIM) card, memory, and so forth. RF circuitry 108 optionally communicates with networks, such as the Internet, also referred to as the World Wide Web (WWW), an intranet and/or a wireless network, such as a cellular telephone network, a wireless local area network (LAN) and/or a metropolitan area network (MAN), and other devices by wireless communication. The RF circuitry 108 optionally includes well-known circuitry for detecting near field communication (NFC) fields, such as by a short-range communication radio. The wireless communication optionally uses any of a plurality of communications standards, protocols, and technologies, including but not limited to Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM), Enhanced Data GSM Environment (EDGE), high-speed downlink packet access (HSDPA), high-speed uplink packet access (HSUPA), Evolution, Data-Only (EV-DO), HSPA, HSPA+, Dual-Cell HSPA (DC-HSPDA), long term evolution (LTE), near field communication (NFC), wideband code division multiple access (W-CDMA), code division multiple access (CDMA), time division multiple access (TDMA), Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BTLE), Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) (e.g., IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, and/or IEEE 802.11ac), voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), Wi-MAX, a protocol for e-mail (e.g., Internet message access protocol (IMAP) and/or post office protocol (POP)), instant messaging (e.g., extensible messaging and presence protocol (XMPP), Session Initiation Protocol for Instant Messaging and Presence Leveraging Extensions (SIMPLE), Instant Messaging and Presence Service (IMPS)), and/or Short Message Service (SMS), or any other suitable communication protocol, including communication protocols not yet developed as of the filing date of this document.
Audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, and microphone 113 provide an audio interface between a user and device 100. Audio circuitry 110 receives audio data from peripherals interface 118, converts the audio data to an electrical signal, and transmits the electrical signal to speaker 111. Speaker 111 converts the electrical signal to human-audible sound waves. Audio circuitry 110 also receives electrical signals converted by microphone 113 from sound waves. Audio circuitry 110 converts the electrical signal to audio data and transmits the audio data to peripherals interface 118 for processing. Audio data may be retrieved from and/or transmitted to memory 102 and/or RF circuitry 108 by peripherals interface 118. In some embodiments, audio circuitry 110 also includes a headset jack (e.g., 212,
I/O subsystem 106 couples input/output peripherals on device 100, such as touch screen 112 and other input control devices 116, to peripherals interface 118. I/O subsystem 106 optionally includes display controller 156, optical sensor controller 158, intensity sensor controller 159, haptic feedback controller 161, and one or more input controllers 160 for other input or control devices. The one or more input controllers 160 receive/send electrical signals from/to other input control devices 116. The other input control devices 116 optionally include physical buttons (e.g., push buttons, rocker buttons, etc.), dials, slider switches, joysticks, click wheels, and so forth. In some alternate embodiments, input controller(s) 160 are, optionally, coupled to any (or none) of the following: a keyboard, an infrared port, a USB port, and a pointer device such as a mouse. The one or more buttons (e.g., 208,
A quick press of the push button may disengage a lock of touch screen 112 or begin a process that uses gestures on the touch screen to unlock the device, as described in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/322,549, “Unlocking a Device by Performing Gestures on an Unlock Image,” filed Dec. 23, 2005, U.S. Pat. No. 7,657,849, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. A longer press of the push button (e.g., 206) may turn power to device 100 on or off. The user may be able to customize a functionality of one or more of the buttons. Touch screen 112 is used to implement virtual or soft buttons and one or more soft keyboards.
Touch-sensitive display 112 provides an input interface and an output interface between the device and a user. Display controller 156 receives and/or sends electrical signals from/to touch screen 112. Touch screen 112 displays visual output to the user. The visual output may include graphics, text, icons, video, and any combination thereof (collectively termed “graphics”). In some embodiments, some or all of the visual output may correspond to user-interface objects.
Touch screen 112 has a touch-sensitive surface, sensor, or set of sensors that accepts input from the user based on haptic and/or tactile contact. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 (along with any associated modules and/or sets of instructions in memory 102) detect contact (and any movement or breaking of the contact) on touch screen 112 and convert the detected contact into interaction with user-interface objects (e.g., one or more soft keys, icons, web pages, or images) that are displayed on touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, a point of contact between touch screen 112 and the user corresponds to a finger of the user.
Touch screen 112 may use LCD (liquid crystal display) technology, LPD (light emitting polymer display) technology, or LED (light emitting diode) technology, although other display technologies may be used in other embodiments. Touch screen 112 and display controller 156 may detect contact and any movement or breaking thereof using any of a plurality of touch sensing technologies now known or later developed, including but not limited to capacitive, resistive, infrared, and surface acoustic wave technologies, as well as other proximity sensor arrays or other elements for determining one or more points of contact with touch screen 112. In an exemplary embodiment, projected mutual capacitance sensing technology is used, such as that found in the iPhone® and iPod Touch® from Apple Inc. of Cupertino, Calif.
A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 may be analogous to the multi-touch sensitive touchpads described in the following U.S. patents: U.S. Pat. No. 6,323,846 (Westerman et al.), U.S. Pat. No. 6,570,557 (Westerman et al.), and/or U.S. Pat. No. 6,677,932 (Westerman), and/or U.S. Patent Publication 2002/0015024A1, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. However, touch screen 112 displays visual output from device 100, whereas touch-sensitive touchpads do not provide visual output.
A touch-sensitive display in some embodiments of touch screen 112 may be as described in the following applications: (1) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/381,313, “Multipoint Touch Surface Controller,” filed May 2, 2006; (2) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/840,862, “Multipoint Touchscreen,” filed May 6, 2004; (3) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/903,964, “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jul. 30, 2004; (4) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/048,264, “Gestures For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 31, 2005; (5) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/038,590, “Mode-Based Graphical User Interfaces For Touch Sensitive Input Devices,” filed Jan. 18, 2005; (6) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,758, “Virtual Input Device Placement On A Touch Screen User Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (7) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,700, “Operation Of A Computer With A Touch Screen Interface,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; (8) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/228,737, “Activating Virtual Keys Of A Touch-Screen Virtual Keyboard,” filed Sep. 16, 2005; and (9) U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/367,749, “Multi-Functional Hand-Held Device,” filed Mar. 3, 2006. All of these applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
Touch screen 112 may have a video resolution in excess of 100 dpi. In some embodiments, the touch screen has a video resolution of approximately 160 dpi. The user may make contact with touch screen 112 using any suitable object or appendage, such as a stylus, a finger, and so forth. In some embodiments, the user interface is designed to work primarily with finger-based contacts and gestures, which can be less precise than stylus-based input due to the larger area of contact of a finger on the touch screen. In some embodiments, the device translates the rough finger-based input into a precise pointer/cursor position or command for performing the actions desired by the user.
In some embodiments, in addition to the touch screen, device 100 may include a touchpad (not shown) for activating or deactivating particular functions. In some embodiments, the touchpad is a touch-sensitive area of the device that, unlike the touch screen, does not display visual output. The touchpad may be a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from touch screen 112 or an extension of the touch-sensitive surface formed by the touch screen.
Device 100 also includes power system 162 for powering the various components. Power system 162 may include a power management system, one or more power sources (e.g., battery, alternating current (AC)), a recharging system, a power failure detection circuit, a power converter or inverter, a power status indicator (e.g., a light-emitting diode (LED)) and any other components associated with the generation, management and distribution of power in portable devices.
Device 100 may also include one or more optical sensors 164.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165.
Device 100 may also include one or more proximity sensors 166.
Device 100 optionally also includes one or more tactile output generators 167.
Device 100 may also include one or more accelerometers 168.
In some embodiments, the software components stored in memory 102 include operating system 126, communication module (or set of instructions) 128, contact/motion module (or set of instructions) 130, graphics module (or set of instructions) 132, text input module (or set of instructions) 134, Global Positioning System (GPS) module (or set of instructions) 135, and applications (or sets of instructions) 136. Furthermore, in some embodiments, memory 102 (
Operating system 126 (e.g., DARWIN, RTXC, LINUX, UNIX, OS X, iOS, WINDOWS, or an embedded operating system such as VxWorks) includes various software components and/or drivers for controlling and managing general system tasks (e.g., memory management, storage device control, power management, etc.) and facilitates communication between various hardware and software components.
Communication module 128 facilitates communication with other devices over one or more external ports 124 and also includes various software components for handling data received by RF circuitry 108 and/or external port 124. External port 124 (e.g., Universal Serial Bus (USB), FIREWIRE, etc.) is adapted for coupling directly to other devices or indirectly over a network (e.g., the Internet, wireless LAN, etc.). In some embodiments, the external port is a multi-pin (e.g., 30-pin) connector that is the same as, or similar to and/or compatible with, the 30-pin connector used on iPod® (trademark of Apple Inc.) devices.
Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects contact with touch screen 112 (in conjunction with display controller 156) and other touch-sensitive devices (e.g., a touchpad or physical click wheel). Contact/motion module 130 includes various software components for performing various operations related to detection of contact, such as determining if contact has occurred (e.g., detecting a finger-down event), determining an intensity of the contact (e.g., the force or pressure of the contact or a substitute for the force or pressure of the contact), determining if there is movement of the contact and tracking the movement across the touch-sensitive surface (e.g., detecting one or more finger-dragging events), and determining if the contact has ceased (e.g., detecting a finger-up event or a break in contact). Contact/motion module 130 receives contact data from the touch-sensitive surface. Determining movement of the point of contact, which is represented by a series of contact data, optionally includes determining speed (magnitude), velocity (magnitude and direction), and/or an acceleration (a change in magnitude and/or direction) of the point of contact. These operations are, optionally, applied to single contacts (e.g., one finger contacts) or to multiple simultaneous contacts (e.g., “multitouch”/multiple finger contacts). In some embodiments, contact/motion module 130 and display controller 156 detect contact on a touchpad.
In some embodiments, contact/motion module 130 uses a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by a user (e.g., to determine whether a user has “clicked” on an icon). In some embodiments, at least a subset of the intensity thresholds are determined in accordance with software parameters (e.g., the intensity thresholds are not determined by the activation thresholds of particular physical actuators and can be adjusted without changing the physical hardware of device 100). For example, a mouse “click” threshold of a trackpad or touch screen display can be set to any of a large range of predefined threshold values without changing the trackpad or touch screen display hardware. Additionally, in some implementations, a user of the device is provided with software settings for adjusting one or more of the set of intensity thresholds (e.g., by adjusting individual intensity thresholds and/or by adjusting a plurality of intensity thresholds at once with a system-level click “intensity” parameter).
Contact/motion module 130 optionally detects a gesture input by a user. Different gestures on the touch-sensitive surface have different contact patterns (e.g., different motions, timings, and/or intensities of detected contacts). Thus, a gesture is, optionally, detected by detecting a particular contact pattern. For example, detecting a finger tap gesture includes detecting a finger-down event followed by detecting a finger-up (liftoff) event at the same position (or substantially the same position) as the finger-down event (e.g., at the position of an icon). As another example, detecting a finger swipe gesture on the touch-sensitive surface includes detecting a finger-down event followed by detecting one or more finger-dragging events, and subsequently followed by detecting a finger-up (liftoff) event.
Graphics module 132 includes various known software components for rendering and displaying graphics on touch screen 112 or other display, including components for changing the visual impact (e.g., brightness, transparency, saturation, contrast, or other visual property) of graphics that are displayed. As used herein, the term “graphics” includes any object that can be displayed to a user, including, without limitation, text, web pages, icons (such as user-interface objects including soft keys), digital images, videos, animations, and the like.
In some embodiments, graphics module 132 stores data representing graphics to be used. Each graphic is, optionally, assigned a corresponding code. Graphics module 132 receives, from applications etc., one or more codes specifying graphics to be displayed along with, if necessary, coordinate data and other graphic property data, and then generates screen image data to output to display controller 156.
Haptic feedback module 133 includes various software components for generating instructions used by tactile output generator(s) 167 to produce tactile outputs at one or more locations on device 100 in response to user interactions with device 100.
Text input module 134, which may be a component of graphics module 132, provides soft keyboards for entering text in various applications (e.g., contacts 137, e-mail 140, IM 141, browser 147, and any other application that needs text input).
GPS module 135 determines the location of the device and provides this information for use in various applications (e.g., to telephone 138 for use in location-based dialing; to camera 143 as picture/video metadata; and to applications that provide location-based services such as weather widgets, local yellow page widgets, and map/navigation widgets).
Applications 136 may include the following modules (or sets of instructions), or a subset or superset thereof:
Examples of other applications 136 that may be stored in memory 102 include other word processing applications, other image editing applications, drawing applications, presentation applications, JAVA-enabled applications, encryption, digital rights management, voice recognition, and voice replication.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, contacts module 137 may be used to manage an address book or contact list (e.g., stored in application internal state 192 of contacts module 137 in memory 102 or memory 370), including: adding name(s) to the address book; deleting name(s) from the address book; associating telephone number(s), e-mail address(es), physical address(es) or other information with a name; associating an image with a name; categorizing and sorting names; providing telephone numbers or e-mail addresses to initiate and/or facilitate communications by telephone 138, video conference module 139, e-mail 140, or IM 141; and so forth.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, telephone module 138 may be used to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to a telephone number, access one or more telephone numbers in contacts module 137, modify a telephone number that has been entered, dial a respective telephone number, conduct a conversation, and disconnect or hang up when the conversation is completed. As noted above, the wireless communication may use any of a plurality of communications standards, protocols, and technologies.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, microphone 113, touch screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, contacts module 137, and telephone module 138, video conference module 139 includes executable instructions to initiate, conduct, and terminate a video conference between a user and one or more other participants in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, e-mail client module 140 includes executable instructions to create, send, receive, and manage e-mail in response to user instructions. In conjunction with image management module 144, e-mail client module 140 makes it very easy to create and send e-mails with still or video images taken with camera module 143.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, the instant messaging module 141 includes executable instructions to enter a sequence of characters corresponding to an instant message, to modify previously entered characters, to transmit a respective instant message (for example, using a Short Message Service (SMS) or Multimedia Message Service (MMS) protocol for telephony-based instant messages or using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS for Internet-based instant messages), to receive instant messages, and to view received instant messages. In some embodiments, transmitted and/or received instant messages may include graphics, photos, audio files, video files and/or other attachments as are supported in an MMS and/or an Enhanced Messaging Service (EMS). As used herein, “instant messaging” refers to both telephony-based messages (e.g., messages sent using SMS or MMS) and Internet-based messages (e.g., messages sent using XMPP, SIMPLE, or IMPS).
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, map module 154, and music player module, workout support module 142 includes executable instructions to create workouts (e.g., with time, distance, and/or calorie burning goals); communicate with workout sensors (sports devices); receive workout sensor data; calibrate sensors used to monitor a workout; select and play music for a workout; and display, store, and transmit workout data.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, optical sensor(s) 164, optical sensor controller 158, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and image management module 144, camera module 143 includes executable instructions to capture still images or video (including a video stream) and store them into memory 102, modify characteristics of a still image or video, or delete a still image or video from memory 102.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and camera module 143, image management module 144 includes executable instructions to arrange, modify (e.g., edit), or otherwise manipulate, label, delete, present (e.g., in a digital slide show or album), and store still and/or video images.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, browser module 147 includes executable instructions to browse the Internet in accordance with user instructions, including searching, linking to, receiving, and displaying web pages or portions thereof, as well as attachments and other files linked to web pages.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, e-mail client module 140, and browser module 147, calendar module 148 includes executable instructions to create, display, modify, and store calendars and data associated with calendars (e.g., calendar entries, to-do lists, etc.) in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, widget modules 149 are mini-applications that may be downloaded and used by a user (e.g., weather widget 149-1, stocks widget 149-2, calculator widget 149-3, alarm clock widget 149-4, and dictionary widget 149-5) or created by the user (e.g., user-created widget 149-6). In some embodiments, a widget includes an HTML (Hypertext Markup Language) file, a CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) file, and a JavaScript file. In some embodiments, a widget includes an XML (Extensible Markup Language) file and a JavaScript file (e.g., Yahoo! Widgets).
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, and browser module 147, the widget creator module 150 may be used by a user to create widgets (e.g., turning a user-specified portion of a web page into a widget).
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, search module 151 includes executable instructions to search for text, music, sound, image, video, and/or other files in memory 102 that match one or more search criteria (e.g., one or more user-specified search terms) in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, and browser module 147, video and music player module 152 includes executable instructions that allow the user to download and play back recorded music and other sound files stored in one or more file formats, such as MP3 or AAC files, and executable instructions to display, present, or otherwise play back videos (e.g., on touch screen 112 or on an external, connected display via external port 124). In some embodiments, device 100 optionally includes the functionality of an MP3 player, such as an iPod (trademark of Apple Inc.).
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, and text input module 134, notes module 153 includes executable instructions to create and manage notes, to-do lists, and the like in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with RF circuitry 108, touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, text input module 134, GPS module 135, and browser module 147, map module 154 may be used to receive, display, modify, and store maps and data associated with maps (e.g., driving directions, data on stores and other points of interest at or near a particular location, and other location-based data) in accordance with user instructions.
In conjunction with touch screen 112, display controller 156, contact/motion module 130, graphics module 132, audio circuitry 110, speaker 111, RF circuitry 108, text input module 134, e-mail client module 140, and browser module 147, online video module 155 includes instructions that allow the user to access, browse, receive (e.g., by streaming and/or download), play back (e.g., on the touch screen or on an external, connected display via external port 124), send an e-mail with a link to a particular online video, and otherwise manage online videos in one or more file formats, such as H.264. In some embodiments, instant messaging module 141, rather than e-mail client module 140, is used to send a link to a particular online video. Additional description of the online video application can be found in U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/936,562, “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” filed Jun. 20, 2007, and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/968,067, “Portable Multifunction Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Playing Online Videos,” filed Dec. 31, 2007, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
Each of the above-identified modules and applications corresponds to a set of executable instructions for performing one or more functions described above and the methods described in this application (e.g., the computer-implemented methods and other information processing methods described herein). These modules (e.g., sets of instructions) need not be implemented as separate software programs, procedures, or modules, and thus various subsets of these modules may be combined or otherwise rearranged in various embodiments. For example, video player module may be combined with music player module into a single module (e.g., video and music player module 152,
In some embodiments, device 100 is a device where operation of a predefined set of functions on the device is performed exclusively through a touch screen and/or a touchpad. By using a touch screen and/or a touchpad as the primary input control device for operation of device 100, the number of physical input control devices (such as push buttons, dials, and the like) on device 100 may be reduced.
The predefined set of functions that are performed exclusively through a touch screen and/or a touchpad optionally include navigation between user interfaces. In some embodiments, the touchpad, when touched by the user, navigates device 100 to a main, home, or root menu from any user interface that is displayed on device 100. In such embodiments, a “menu button” is implemented using a touchpad. In some other embodiments, the menu button is a physical push button or other physical input control device instead of a touchpad.
Event sorter 170 receives event information and determines the application 136-1 and application view 191 of application 136-1 to which to deliver the event information. Event sorter 170 includes event monitor 171 and event dispatcher module 174. In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes application internal state 192, which indicates the current application view(s) displayed on touch-sensitive display 112 when the application is active or executing. In some embodiments, device/global internal state 157 is used by event sorter 170 to determine which application(s) is (are) currently active, and application internal state 192 is used by event sorter 170 to determine application views 191 to which to deliver event information.
In some embodiments, application internal state 192 includes additional information, such as one or more of: resume information to be used when application 136-1 resumes execution, user interface state information that indicates information being displayed or that is ready for display by application 136-1, a state queue for enabling the user to go back to a prior state or view of application 136-1, and a redo/undo queue of previous actions taken by the user.
Event monitor 171 receives event information from peripherals interface 118. Event information includes information about a sub-event (e.g., a user touch on touch-sensitive display 112, as part of a multi-touch gesture). Peripherals interface 118 transmits information it receives from I/O subsystem 106 or a sensor, such as proximity sensor 166, accelerometer(s) 168, and/or microphone 113 (through audio circuitry 110). Information that peripherals interface 118 receives from I/O subsystem 106 includes information from touch-sensitive display 112 or a touch-sensitive surface.
In some embodiments, event monitor 171 sends requests to the peripherals interface 118 at predetermined intervals. In response, peripherals interface 118 transmits event information. In other embodiments, peripherals interface 118 transmits event information only when there is a significant event (e.g., receiving an input above a predetermined noise threshold and/or for more than a predetermined duration).
In some embodiments, event sorter 170 also includes a hit view determination module 172 and/or an active event recognizer determination module 173.
Hit view determination module 172 provides software procedures for determining where a sub-event has taken place within one or more views when touch-sensitive display 112 displays more than one view. Views are made up of controls and other elements that a user can see on the display.
Another aspect of the user interface associated with an application is a set of views, sometimes herein called application views or user interface windows, in which information is displayed and touch-based gestures occur. The application views (of a respective application) in which a touch is detected may correspond to programmatic levels within a programmatic or view hierarchy of the application. For example, the lowest level view in which a touch is detected may be called the hit view, and the set of events that are recognized as proper inputs may be determined based, at least in part, on the hit view of the initial touch that begins a touch-based gesture.
Hit view determination module 172 receives information related to sub-events of a touch-based gesture. When an application has multiple views organized in a hierarchy, hit view determination module 172 identifies a hit view as the lowest view in the hierarchy which should handle the sub-event. In most circumstances, the hit view is the lowest level view in which an initiating sub-event occurs (e.g., the first sub-event in the sequence of sub-events that form an event or potential event). Once the hit view is identified by the hit view determination module 172, the hit view typically receives all sub-events related to the same touch or input source for which it was identified as the hit view.
Active event recognizer determination module 173 determines which view or views within a view hierarchy should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In some embodiments, active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that only the hit view should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, active event recognizer determination module 173 determines that all views that include the physical location of a sub-event are actively involved views, and therefore determines that all actively involved views should receive a particular sequence of sub-events. In other embodiments, even if touch sub-events were entirely confined to the area associated with one particular view, views higher in the hierarchy would still remain as actively involved views.
Event dispatcher module 174 dispatches the event information to an event recognizer (e.g., event recognizer 180). In embodiments including active event recognizer determination module 173, event dispatcher module 174 delivers the event information to an event recognizer determined by active event recognizer determination module 173. In some embodiments, event dispatcher module 174 stores in an event queue the event information, which is retrieved by a respective event receiver 182.
In some embodiments, operating system 126 includes event sorter 170. Alternatively, application 136-1 includes event sorter 170. In yet other embodiments, event sorter 170 is a stand-alone module, or a part of another module stored in memory 102, such as contact/motion module 130.
In some embodiments, application 136-1 includes a plurality of event handlers 190 and one or more application views 191, each of which includes instructions for handling touch events that occur within a respective view of the application's user interface. Each application view 191 of the application 136-1 includes one or more event recognizers 180. Typically, a respective application view 191 includes a plurality of event recognizers 180. In other embodiments, one or more of event recognizers 180 are part of a separate module, such as a user interface kit (not shown) or a higher level object from which application 136-1 inherits methods and other properties. In some embodiments, a respective event handler 190 includes one or more of: data updater 176, object updater 177, GUI updater 178, and/or event data 179 received from event sorter 170. Event handler 190 may utilize or call data updater 176, object updater 177, or GUI updater 178 to update the application internal state 192. Alternatively, one or more of the application views 191 include one or more respective event handlers 190. Also, in some embodiments, one or more of data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in a respective application view 191.
A respective event recognizer 180 receives event information (e.g., event data 179) from event sorter 170 and identifies an event from the event information. Event recognizer 180 includes event receiver 182 and event comparator 184. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 also includes at least a subset of: metadata 183, and event delivery instructions 188 (which may include sub-event delivery instructions).
Event receiver 182 receives event information from event sorter 170. The event information includes information about a sub-event, for example, a touch or a touch movement. Depending on the sub-event, the event information also includes additional information, such as location of the sub-event. When the sub-event concerns motion of a touch, the event information may also include speed and direction of the sub-event. In some embodiments, events include rotation of the device from one orientation to another (e.g., from a portrait orientation to a landscape orientation, or vice versa), and the event information includes corresponding information about the current orientation (also called device attitude) of the device.
Event comparator 184 compares the event information to predefined event or sub-event definitions and, based on the comparison, determines an event or sub-event, or determines or updates the state of an event or sub-event. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 includes event definitions 186. Event definitions 186 contain definitions of events (e.g., predefined sequences of sub-events), for example, event 1 (187-1), event 2 (187-2), and others. In some embodiments, sub-events in an event (187) include, for example, touch begin, touch end, touch movement, touch cancellation, and multiple touching. In one example, the definition for event 1 (187-1) is a double tap on a displayed object. The double tap, for example, comprises a first touch (touch begin) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, a first liftoff (touch end) for a predetermined phase, a second touch (touch begin) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, and a second liftoff (touch end) for a predetermined phase. In another example, the definition for event 2 (187-2) is a dragging on a displayed object. The dragging, for example, comprises a touch (or contact) on the displayed object for a predetermined phase, a movement of the touch across touch-sensitive display 112, and liftoff of the touch (touch end). In some embodiments, the event also includes information for one or more associated event handlers 190.
In some embodiments, event definition 187 includes a definition of an event for a respective user-interface object. In some embodiments, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which user-interface object is associated with a sub-event. For example, in an application view in which three user-interface objects are displayed on touch-sensitive display 112, when a touch is detected on touch-sensitive display 112, event comparator 184 performs a hit test to determine which of the three user-interface objects is associated with the touch (sub-event). If each displayed object is associated with a respective event handler 190, the event comparator uses the result of the hit test to determine which event handler 190 should be activated. For example, event comparator 184 selects an event handler associated with the sub-event and the object triggering the hit test.
In some embodiments, the definition for a respective event (187) also includes delayed actions that delay delivery of the event information until after it has been determined whether the sequence of sub-events does or does not correspond to the event recognizer's event type.
When a respective event recognizer 180 determines that the series of sub-events do not match any of the events in event definitions 186, the respective event recognizer 180 enters an event impossible, event failed, or event ended state, after which it disregards subsequent sub-events of the touch-based gesture. In this situation, other event recognizers, if any, that remain active for the hit view continue to track and process sub-events of an ongoing touch-based gesture.
In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 includes metadata 183 with configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate how the event delivery system should perform sub-event delivery to actively involved event recognizers. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate how event recognizers may interact, or are enabled to interact, with one another. In some embodiments, metadata 183 includes configurable properties, flags, and/or lists that indicate whether sub-events are delivered to varying levels in the view or programmatic hierarchy.
In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 activates event handler 190 associated with an event when one or more particular sub-events of an event are recognized. In some embodiments, a respective event recognizer 180 delivers event information associated with the event to event handler 190. Activating an event handler 190 is distinct from sending (and deferred sending) sub-events to a respective hit view. In some embodiments, event recognizer 180 throws a flag associated with the recognized event, and event handler 190 associated with the flag catches the flag and performs a predefined process.
In some embodiments, event delivery instructions 188 include sub-event delivery instructions that deliver event information about a sub-event without activating an event handler. Instead, the sub-event delivery instructions deliver event information to event handlers associated with the series of sub-events or to actively involved views. Event handlers associated with the series of sub-events or with actively involved views receive the event information and perform a predetermined process.
In some embodiments, data updater 176 creates and updates data used in application 136-1. For example, data updater 176 updates the telephone number used in contacts module 137, or stores a video file used in video player module. In some embodiments, object updater 177 creates and updates objects used in application 136-1. For example, object updater 177 creates a new user-interface object or updates the position of a user-interface object. GUI updater 178 updates the GUI. For example, GUI updater 178 prepares display information and sends it to graphics module 132 for display on a touch-sensitive display.
In some embodiments, event handler(s) 190 includes or has access to data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178. In some embodiments, data updater 176, object updater 177, and GUI updater 178 are included in a single module of a respective application 136-1 or application view 191. In other embodiments, they are included in two or more software modules.
It shall be understood that the foregoing discussion regarding event handling of user touches on touch-sensitive displays also applies to other forms of user inputs to operate multifunction devices 100 with input devices, not all of which are initiated on touch screens. For example, mouse movement and mouse button presses, optionally coordinated with single or multiple keyboard presses or holds; contact movements such as taps, drags, scrolls, etc. on touchpads; pen stylus inputs; movement of the device; oral instructions; detected eye movements; biometric inputs; and/or any combination thereof are optionally utilized as inputs corresponding to sub-events which define an event to be recognized.
Device 100 may also include one or more physical buttons, such as “home” or menu button 204. As described previously, menu button 204 may be used to navigate to any application 136 in a set of applications that may be executed on device 100. Alternatively, in some embodiments, the menu button is implemented as a soft key in a GUI displayed on touch screen 112.
In some embodiments, device 100 includes touch screen 112, menu button 204, push button 206 for powering the device on/off and locking the device, volume adjustment button(s) 208, subscriber identity module (SIM) card slot 210, headset jack 212, and docking/charging external port 124. Push button 206 is, optionally, used to turn the power on/off on the device by depressing the button and holding the button in the depressed state for a predefined time interval; to lock the device by depressing the button and releasing the button before the predefined time interval has elapsed; and/or to unlock the device or initiate an unlock process. In an alternative embodiment, device 100 also accepts verbal input for activation or deactivation of some functions through microphone 113. Device 100 also, optionally, includes one or more contact intensity sensors 165 for detecting intensity of contacts on touch screen 112 and/or one or more tactile output generators 167 for generating tactile outputs for a user of device 100.
Each of the above-identified elements in
Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces that may be implemented on, for example, portable multifunction device 100.
It should be noted that the icon labels illustrated in
Although some of the examples which follow will be given with reference to inputs on touch screen display 112 (where the touch-sensitive surface and the display are combined), in some embodiments, the device detects inputs on a touch-sensitive surface that is separate from the display, as shown in
Additionally, while the following examples are given primarily with reference to finger inputs (e.g., finger contacts, finger tap gestures, finger swipe gestures), it should be understood that, in some embodiments, one or more of the finger inputs are replaced with input from another input device (e.g., a mouse-based input or stylus input). For example, a swipe gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouse click (e.g., instead of a contact) followed by movement of the cursor along the path of the swipe (e.g., instead of movement of the contact). As another example, a tap gesture is, optionally, replaced with a mouse click while the cursor is located over the location of the tap gesture (e.g., instead of detection of the contact followed by ceasing to detect the contact). Similarly, when multiple user inputs are simultaneously detected, it should be understood that multiple computer mice are, optionally, used simultaneously, or a mouse and finger contacts are, optionally, used simultaneously.
Techniques for detecting and processing touch intensity may be found, for example, in related applications: International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/US2013/040061, titled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Displaying User Interface Objects Corresponding to an Application,” filed May 8, 2013, and International Patent Application Serial No. PCT/US2013/069483, titled “Device, Method, and Graphical User Interface for Transitioning Between Touch Input to Display Output Relationships,” filed Nov. 11, 2013, each of which is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more input mechanisms 506 and 508. Input mechanisms 506 and 508, if included, can be physical. Examples of physical input mechanisms include push buttons and rotatable mechanisms. In some embodiments, device 500 has one or more attachment mechanisms. Such attachment mechanisms, if included, can permit attachment of device 500 with, for example, hats, eyewear, earrings, necklaces, shirts, jackets, bracelets, watch straps, chains, trousers, belts, shoes, purses, backpacks, and so forth. These attachment mechanisms may permit device 500 to be worn by a user.
Input mechanism 508 may be a microphone, in some examples. Personal electronic device 500 can include various sensors, such as GPS sensor 532, accelerometer 534, directional sensor 540 (e.g., compass), gyroscope 536, motion sensor 538, and/or a combination thereof, all of which can be operatively connected to I/O section 514.
Memory 518 of personal electronic device 500 can be a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, for storing computer-executable instructions, which, when executed by one or more computer processors 516, for example, can cause the computer processors to perform the techniques described above, including processes 700, 900, 1100, 1300, 1500, 1700, and 1900 (
As used here, the term “affordance” refers to a user-interactive graphical user interface object that may be displayed on the display screen of devices 100, 300, and/or 500 (
As used herein, the term “focus selector” refers to an input element that indicates a current part of a user interface with which a user is interacting. In some implementations that include a cursor or other location marker, the cursor acts as a “focus selector” so that when an input (e.g., a press input) is detected on a touch-sensitive surface (e.g., touchpad 355 in
As used in the specification and claims, the term “characteristic intensity” of a contact refers to a characteristic of the contact based on one or more intensities of the contact. In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is based on multiple intensity samples. The characteristic intensity is, optionally, based on a predefined number of intensity samples, or a set of intensity samples collected during a predetermined time period (e.g., 0.05, 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5, 10 seconds) relative to a predefined event (e.g., after detecting the contact, prior to detecting liftoff of the contact, before or after detecting a start of movement of the contact, prior to detecting an end of the contact, before or after detecting an increase in intensity of the contact, and/or before or after detecting a decrease in intensity of the contact). A characteristic intensity of a contact is, optionally based on one or more of: a maximum value of the intensities of the contact, a mean value of the intensities of the contact, an average value of the intensities of the contact, a top 10 percentile value of the intensities of the contact, a value at the half maximum of the intensities of the contact, a value at the 90 percent maximum of the intensities of the contact, or the like. In some embodiments, the duration of the contact is used in determining the characteristic intensity (e.g., when the characteristic intensity is an average of the intensity of the contact over time). In some embodiments, the characteristic intensity is compared to a set of one or more intensity thresholds to determine whether an operation has been performed by a user. For example, the set of one or more intensity thresholds may include a first intensity threshold and a second intensity threshold. In this example, a contact with a characteristic intensity that does not exceed the first threshold results in a first operation, a contact with a characteristic intensity that exceeds the first intensity threshold and does not exceed the second intensity threshold results in a second operation, and a contact with a characteristic intensity that exceeds the second threshold results in a third operation. In some embodiments, a comparison between the characteristic intensity and one or more thresholds is used to determine whether or not to perform one or more operations (e.g., whether to perform a respective operation or forgo performing the respective operation) rather than being used to determine whether to perform a first operation or a second operation.
In some embodiments, a portion of a gesture is identified for purposes of determining a characteristic intensity. For example, a touch-sensitive surface may receive a continuous swipe contact transitioning from a start location and reaching an end location, at which point the intensity of the contact increases. In this example, the characteristic intensity of the contact at the end location may be based on only a portion of the continuous swipe contact, and not the entire swipe contact (e.g., only the portion of the swipe contact at the end location). In some embodiments, a smoothing algorithm may be applied to the intensities of the swipe contact prior to determining the characteristic intensity of the contact. For example, the smoothing algorithm optionally includes one or more of: an unweighted sliding-average smoothing algorithm, a triangular smoothing algorithm, a median filter smoothing algorithm, and/or an exponential smoothing algorithm. In some circumstances, these smoothing algorithms eliminate narrow spikes or dips in the intensities of the swipe contact for purposes of determining a characteristic intensity.
The intensity of a contact on the touch-sensitive surface may be characterized relative to one or more intensity thresholds, such as a contact-detection intensity threshold, a light press intensity threshold, a deep press intensity threshold, and/or one or more other intensity thresholds. In some embodiments, the light press intensity threshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will perform operations typically associated with clicking a button of a physical mouse or a trackpad. In some embodiments, the deep press intensity threshold corresponds to an intensity at which the device will perform operations that are different from operations typically associated with clicking a button of a physical mouse or a trackpad. In some embodiments, when a contact is detected with a characteristic intensity below the light press intensity threshold (e.g., and above a nominal contact-detection intensity threshold below which the contact is no longer detected), the device will move a focus selector in accordance with movement of the contact on the touch-sensitive surface without performing an operation associated with the light press intensity threshold or the deep press intensity threshold. Generally, unless otherwise stated, these intensity thresholds are consistent between different sets of user interface figures.
An increase of characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity below the light press intensity threshold to an intensity between the light press intensity threshold and the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a “light press” input. An increase of characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity below the deep press intensity threshold to an intensity above the deep press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as a “deep press” input. An increase of characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity below the contact-detection intensity threshold to an intensity between the contact-detection intensity threshold and the light press intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting the contact on the touch-surface. A decrease of characteristic intensity of the contact from an intensity above the contact-detection intensity threshold to an intensity below the contact-detection intensity threshold is sometimes referred to as detecting liftoff of the contact from the touch-surface. In some embodiments, the contact-detection intensity threshold is zero. In some embodiments, the contact-detection intensity threshold is greater than zero.
In some embodiments described herein, one or more operations are performed in response to detecting a gesture that includes a respective press input or in response to detecting the respective press input performed with a respective contact (or a plurality of contacts), where the respective press input is detected based at least in part on detecting an increase in intensity of the contact (or plurality of contacts) above a press-input intensity threshold. In some embodiments, the respective operation is performed in response to detecting the increase in intensity of the respective contact above the press-input intensity threshold (e.g., a “down stroke” of the respective press input). In some embodiments, the press input includes an increase in intensity of the respective contact above the press-input intensity threshold and a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact below the press-input intensity threshold, and the respective operation is performed in response to detecting the subsequent decrease in intensity of the respective contact below the press-input threshold (e.g., an “up stroke” of the respective press input).
In some embodiments, the display of representations 578A-578C includes an animation. For example, representation 578A is initially displayed in proximity of application icon 572B, as shown in
In some embodiments, the device employs intensity hysteresis to avoid accidental inputs sometimes termed “jitter,” where the device defines or selects a hysteresis intensity threshold with a predefined relationship to the press-input intensity threshold (e.g., the hysteresis intensity threshold is X intensity units lower than the press-input intensity threshold or the hysteresis intensity threshold is 75%, 90%, or some reasonable proportion of the press-input intensity threshold). Thus, in some embodiments, the press input includes an increase in intensity of the respective contact above the press-input intensity threshold and a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact below the hysteresis intensity threshold that corresponds to the press-input intensity threshold, and the respective operation is performed in response to detecting the subsequent decrease in intensity of the respective contact below the hysteresis intensity threshold (e.g., an “up stroke” of the respective press input). Similarly, in some embodiments, the press input is detected only when the device detects an increase in intensity of the contact from an intensity at or below the hysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity at or above the press-input intensity threshold and, optionally, a subsequent decrease in intensity of the contact to an intensity at or below the hysteresis intensity, and the respective operation is performed in response to detecting the press input (e.g., the increase in intensity of the contact or the decrease in intensity of the contact, depending on the circumstances).
For ease of explanation, the descriptions of operations performed in response to a press input associated with a press-input intensity threshold or in response to a gesture including the press input are, optionally, triggered in response to detecting either: an increase in intensity of a contact above the press-input intensity threshold, an increase in intensity of a contact from an intensity below the hysteresis intensity threshold to an intensity above the press-input intensity threshold, a decrease in intensity of the contact below the press-input intensity threshold, and/or a decrease in intensity of the contact below the hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to the press-input intensity threshold. Additionally, in examples where an operation is described as being performed in response to detecting a decrease in intensity of a contact below the press-input intensity threshold, the operation is, optionally, performed in response to detecting a decrease in intensity of the contact below a hysteresis intensity threshold corresponding to, and lower than, the press-input intensity threshold.
The electronic devices (e.g., devices 100, 300, and 500) are optionally configured to store payment account information associated with each of one or more payment accounts. Payment account information includes, for example, one or more of: a person's or company's name, a billing address, a login, a password, an account number, an expiration date, a security code, a telephone number, a bank associated with the payment account (e.g., an issuing bank), and a card network identifier. In some examples, payment account information includes include an image, such as a picture of a payment card (e.g., taken by the device and/or received at the device). In some examples, the electronic devices receive user input including at least some payment account information (e.g., receiving user-entered credit, debit, account, or gift card number and expiration date). In some examples, the electronic devices detect at least some payment account information from an image (e.g., of a payment card captured by a camera sensor of the device). In some examples, the electronic devices receive at least some payment account information from another device (e.g., another user device or a server). In some examples, the electronic device receives payment account information from a server associated with another service for which an account for a user or user device previously made a purchase or identified payment account data (e.g., an app for renting or selling audio and/or video files).
In some embodiments, a payment account is added to an electronic device (e.g., device 100, 300, and 500), such that payment account information is securely stored on the electronic device. In some examples, after a user initiates such process, the electronic device transmits information for the payment account to a transaction-coordination server, which then communicates with a server operated by a payment network for the account (e.g., a payment server) to ensure a validity of the information. The electronic device is optionally configured to receive a script from the server that allows the electronic device to program payment information for the account onto the secure element.
In some embodiments, communication among electronic devices 100, 300, and 500 facilitates transactions (e.g., generally or specific transactions). For example, a first electronic device (e.g., 100) can serve as a provisioning or managing device, and can send notifications of new or updated payment account data (e.g., information for a new account, updated information for an existing account, and/or an alert pertaining to an existing account) to a second electronic device (e.g., 500). In another example, a first electronic device (e.g., 100) can send data to a second election device, wherein the data reflects information about payment transactions facilitated at the first electronic device. The information optionally includes one or more of: a payment amount, an account used, a time of purchase, and whether a default account was changed. The second device (e.g., 500) optionally uses such information to update a default payment account (e.g., based on a learning algorithm or explicit user input).
Electronic devices (e.g., 100, 300, 500) are configured to communicate with each over any of a variety of networks. For example, the devices communicate using a Bluetooth connection 580 (e.g., which includes a traditional Bluetooth connection or a Bluetooth Low Energy connection) or using a WiFi network 582. Communications among user devices are, optionally, conditioned to reduce the possibility of inappropriately sharing information across devices. For example, communications relating to payment information requires that the communicating devices be paired (e.g., be associated with each other via an explicit user interaction) or be associated with a same user account.
In some embodiments, an electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) is used to communicate with a point-of-sale (POS) payment terminal 820, 1220, which is optionally NFC-enabled. The communication optionally occurs using a variety of communication channels and/or technologies. In one examples, electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) communicates with payment terminal 820, 1220 using an NFC channel 584. In some examples, payment terminal 820, 1220 communicates with an electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) using a peer-to-peer NFC mode. Electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) is optionally configured transmit a signal to payment terminal 820, 1220 that includes payment information for a payment account (e.g., a default account or an account selected for the particular transaction).
In some embodiments, generation of and/or transmission of the signal is controlled by a secure element in the electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500). The secure element optionally requires a particular user input prior to releasing payment information. For example, the secure element optionally requires detection that the electronic device is being worn, detection of a button press, detection of entry of a passcode, detection of a touch, detection of one or more option selections (e.g., received while interacting with an application), detection of a fingerprint signature, detection of a voice or voice command, and or detection of a gesture or movement (e.g., rotation or acceleration). In some examples, if a communication channel (e.g., an NFC communication channel) with another device (e.g., payment terminal 820, 1220) is established within a defined time period from detection of the input, the secure element releases payment information to be transmitted to the other device (e.g., payment terminal 820, 1220). In some examples, the secure element is a hardware component that controls release of secure information. In some examples, the secure element is a software component that controls release of secure information.
In some embodiments, protocols related to transaction participation depend on, for example, device types. For example, a condition for generating and/or transmitting payment information can be different for a wearable device (e.g., device 500) and a phone (e.g., device 100). For example, a generation and/or transmission condition for a wearable device includes detecting that a button has been pressed (e.g., after a security verification), while a corresponding condition for a phone does not require button-depression and instead requires detection of particular interaction with an application. In some examples, a condition for transmitting and/or releasing payment information includes receiving particular input on each of multiple devices. For example, release of payment information optionally requires detection of a fingerprint and/or passcode at the device (e.g., device 100) and detection of a mechanical input (e.g., button press) on another device (e.g., device 500).
Payment terminal 820, 1220 optionally uses the payment information to generate a signal to transmit to a payment server 590 to determine whether the payment is authorized. Payment server 590 optionally includes any device or system configured to receive payment information associated with a payment account and to determine whether a proposed purchase is authorized. In some examples, payment server 590 includes a server of an issuing bank. Payment terminal 820, 1220 communicates with payment server 590 directly or indirectly via one or more other devices or systems (e.g., a server of an acquiring bank and/or a server of a card network).
Payment server 590 optionally uses at least some of the payment information to identify a user account from among a database of user accounts (e.g., 592). For example, each user account includes payment information. An account is, optionally, located by locating an account with particular payment information matching that from the POS communication. In some examples, a payment is denied when provided payment information is not consistent (e.g., an expiration date does not correspond to a credit, debit or gift card number) or when no account includes payment information matching that from the POS communication.
In some embodiments, data for the user account further identifies one or more restrictions (e.g., credit limits); current or previous balances; previous transaction dates, locations and/or amounts; account status (e.g., active or frozen), and/or authorization instructions. In some examples, the payment server (e.g., 590) uses such data to determine whether to authorize a payment. For example, a payment server denies a payment when a purchase amount added to a current balance would result in exceeding an account limit, when an account is frozen, when a previous transaction amount exceeds a threshold, or when a previous transaction count or frequency exceeds a threshold.
In some embodiments, payment server 590 responds to POS payment terminal 820, 1220 with an indication as to whether a proposed purchase is authorized or denied. In some examples, POS payment terminal 820, 1220 transmits a signal to the electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) to identify the result. For example, POS payment terminal 820, 1220 sends a receipt to the electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) when a purchase is authorized (e.g., via a transaction-coordination server that manages a transaction app on the user device). In some instances, POS payment terminal 820, 1220 presents an output (e.g., a visual or audio output) indicative of the result. Payment can be sent to a merchant as part of the authorization process or can be subsequently sent.
In some embodiments, the electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) participates in a transaction that is completed without involvement of POS payment terminal 820, 1220. For example, upon detecting that a mechanical input has been received, a secure element in the electronic device (e.g., 100, 300, 500) releases payment information to allow an application on the electronic device to access the information (e.g., and to transmit the information to a server associated with the application).
Attention is now directed towards embodiments of user interfaces (“UI”) and associated processes that may be implemented on an electronic device, such as portable multifunction device 100, device 300, or device 500.
Some embodiments described below relate to loyalty accounts. For example, a loyalty account may be an account of a loyalty program that provides a structured marketing effort that rewards customers/members. A loyalty account is optionally specific to one particular company, store, or chain of stores. A company (such as a retail store or chain of stores) may use a loyalty account to track purchases or other information about a user (e.g., a purchaser). The loyalty account typically entitles the user to a discount on a current or future purchase and/or an allotment of points that may be used toward future purchases or gifts. In some examples, loyalty accounts cannot be used for making payments. Generally, loyalty accounts cannot be used make a monetary payment.
Some embodiments described below relate to private label accounts. For example, private label accounts include payment accounts branded for a specific merchant, independent dealer, or manufacturer. Some private label cards and private label accounts are accepted only at particular merchants or may provide certain benefits only available at particular merchants. For example, a particular merchant may offer a private label account to customers that can only be used when making purchases through that particular merchant. Merchants frequently prefer to offer private label accounts because it provides customers another way to shop with the merchant, thus increasing sales and providing customers with a convenient payment option.
Some embodiments described below relate to transmitting payment account information from the electronic device to a contactless payment terminal that enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction by, for example, routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. An exemplary payment network architecture and additional details regarding routing for payment transactions can be found at, for example,
In response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction, and as illustrated in
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The first visual indicator 602 is different from the second visual indicator 610. For example, the first visual indicator 602 includes: the name of a first financial institution “AA BANK,” has a first background art that corresponds to the background art of a payment card associated with the first account, at least a portion of an account number associated with the first account, and an expiration date associated with the first account. The second visual indicator 620 includes the name of a merchant “SUPERMARKET INC.” associated with a loyalty account, has a second background art that is different from the first background art, and may or may not include at least a portion of an account number associated with the second account. In this example, the second visual indicator does not display an expiration date associated with the second account.
In accordance with some embodiments, as illustrated in
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In accordance with some embodiments and with reference to the user interface of
In accordance with some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing loyalty information to one or servers for confirmation/authorization of the loyalty account (e.g., when the second account is a loyalty account). In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction (e.g., when the second account is a payment account). For example, the account information is transmitted to the contactless payment terminal using NFC.
In accordance with some embodiments (e.g., wherein the second account is a payment account), while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal: the electronic device receives, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal (e.g., payment was rejected because the payment account type is not accepted by the contactless payment terminal). In response to receiving the failure communication: the electronic device displays, on the display, an indication that the second account was not accepted and provides an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account (e.g., a default payment account that is not a private label payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, subsequent to (or in response to) transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, the electronic device concurrently displays, on the display an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction (e.g., concurrently displaying at least a portion of the first visual indicator and at least a portion of the second visual indicator). For example, the user may use the electronic device to provide loyalty account information using the second account and to provide payment account information using the first account. As a result, both visual indicators will be simultaneously displayed after the transactions.
In accordance with some embodiments, enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements does not require receiving a second user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction. For example, the user does not need to double-click the hardware button 508 again to arm the device to make an NFC payment or an NFC loyalty transaction using the second account.
In accordance with some embodiments, enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account includes displaying a first animation of a ready indicator (e.g., 604) appearing from under an image of a card of the first account (e.g., the first visual indicator 602). The ready indicator (e.g., 604) indicates that the device is enabled to participate in payment transactions using the first account. In response to receiving a portion of the one or more user swipe inputs, the electronic device displays a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator (e.g., 604) back under the image of the card of the first account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device displays the first visual indicator (e.g., 602) identifying the first account prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements. The electronic device displays, on the display, the second visual indicator (e.g., 620) identifying the second account prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In accordance with some embodiments, one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account (e.g., the first account is a payment account and the second account is a loyalty account). The first visual indicator (e.g., 602) of the first account has a first dimension characteristic (e.g., size or aspect ratio) and the second visual indicator (e.g., 620) of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic (e.g., a different size or different aspect ratio). Thus, visual indications of loyalty accounts look different than visual indications of payment accounts. This helps a user quickly identify whether a loyalty account or a payment account is displayed and/or enabled.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the electronic device includes payment account information for a plurality of payment accounts (e.g., including the payment accounts associated with 602 and 610) associated with a user of the electronic device.
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As described below, method 700 provides an intuitive way for receiving a selection of an account, such as a loyalty account or a payment account, from among multiple accounts in an electronic wallet. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for receiving a selection of an account, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 702, the electronic device receives an input (e.g., a user input at 508) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
At block 704, in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction, the process proceeds to blocks 706-708.
At block 706, the electronic device displays, on the display, a first visual indicator (e.g., 602) identifying a first account. At block 708, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
At block 710, the electronic device receives one or more swipe inputs in a first direction (e.g., one or more left swipes) via the touch-sensitive surface.
At block 712, in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs, the process proceeds to blocks 714-716.
At block 714, the electronic device displays, on the display, a second visual indicator (e.g., 620) identifying a second account. At block 716, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements, wherein the first visual indicator (e.g., 601) is different from the second visual indicator (e.g., 620).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first account is a payment account and the second account is a loyalty account. In accordance with some embodiments, the first account is a payment account and the second account is a payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, while displaying the second visual indicator (e.g., 620 of a loyalty account): the electronic device receives a card code display input, and in response to receiving the card code display input, the electronic device displays, on the display, visual loyalty card code information (e.g., 624; a barcode or QR code).
In accordance with some embodiments, the user may place the device into a field of a contactless payment terminal. While displaying the second visual indicator: the electronic device receives a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal, and in response to receiving the request for account information, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments (e.g., wherein the second account is a payment account), while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal: the electronic device receives, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal. In response to receiving the failure communication: the electronic device displays, on the display, an indication that the second account was not accepted and provides an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account.
In accordance with some embodiments, subsequent to (or in response to) transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, the electronic device concurrently displays, on the display an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction (e.g., concurrently displaying at least a portion of the first visual indicator and at least a portion of the second visual indicator).
In accordance with some embodiments, enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account includes displaying a first animation of a ready indicator (e.g., 604) appearing from under an image of a card of the first account (e.g., the first visual indicator 602). The ready indicator (e.g., 604) indicates that the device is enabled to participate in payment transactions using the first account. In response to receiving a portion of the one or more user swipe inputs, the electronic device displays a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator (e.g., 604) back under the image of the card of the first account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device displays the first visual indicator (e.g., 602) identifying the first account prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication elements. The electronic device displays, on the display, the second visual indicator (e.g., 620) identifying the second account prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In accordance with some embodiments, one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account (e.g., the first account is a payment account and the second account is a loyalty account). The first visual indicator (e.g., 602) of the first account has a first dimension characteristic (e.g., size or aspect ratio) and the second visual indicator (e.g., 620) of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic (e.g., a different size or different aspect ratio).
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the electronic device includes payment account information for a plurality of payment accounts (e.g., including the payment accounts associated with 602 and 610) associated with a user of the electronic device.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 700 (e.g.,
Some accounts, such as private label accounts or loyalty accounts, may be associated with particular locations (e.g., a particular merchant or a particular store of a merchant). When at these locations, a user may prefer to use the associated private label account or loyalty account in a transaction. For example, if a user is at Joe's Electronics store, the user may prefer to use the private label account associated with Joe's Electronics store (e.g., a private label credit card account). For another example, if a user is at a supermarket, the user may prefer to use the loyalty account associated with the supermarket during the transaction in which the user makes a payment using a default payment account. Thus, it provides value to a user to display on a display of the electronic device visual indications of accounts relevant to the current situation (e.g., location).
For example, a payment account may be associated with multiple locations (e.g., multiple stores in a chain). Additionally, different locations may be associated with different payment accounts (e.g., the user has a Joe's Electronics credit card and a Jack's Home Improvement Store credit card, and the Joe's Electronics credit card may be associated with Joe's Electronics stores and the Jack's Home Improvement Store card is associated with Jack's Home Improvement Stores).
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The visual indication 802 of the default payment account includes: the name of a first financial institution “AA BANK” associated with the default payment account, a first background art that corresponds to the background art of a payment card associated with the default payment account, at least a portion of an account number associated with the default payment account, and an expiration date associated with the default payment account.
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The visual indication 806 of the first account may include: the name of a merchant or financial institution (e.g., “SHOPCO”) associated with the first account, a first background art that corresponds to first account, at least a portion of an account number associated with the first account, and an expiration date associated with the first account.
For example, a payment account (e.g., the first account) may be associated with multiple locations (e.g., multiple stores in a chain). Additionally, different locations may be associated with different payment accounts (e.g., the user has a Joe's Electronics credit card and a Jack's Home Improvement Store credit card. The Joe's Electronics credit card may be associated with Joe's Electronics stores and the Jack's Home Improvement Store card is associated with Jack's Home Improvement Stores).
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In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). In accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (and in accordance with determination that the request includes a request for payment account information using the first account type), the electronic device transmits, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the default payment account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC.
In accordance with some embodiments, the visual indication of the first account is displayed on the visual indication 802 of the default account, and wherein the visual indication of the first account indicates that the first account is enabled to be selected by the device for use in a payment transaction without requiring additional user input. For example, the visual indication of the first account is just text written on an image of a card of the default account the device determines (at the time of payment) which payment account to use without user intervention.
In accordance with some embodiments, prior to detecting, using the location sensor, the current location, the electronic device receives an input (e.g., a user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device which arms the device for making NFC payments and/or accessing an electronic wallet). In some examples, in response to receiving the user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction, the device is enabled to participate in a transaction (e.g., arming the device for making an NFC payment using the default payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, detecting, using the location sensor, the current location is in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, determining whether the current location is associated with the first account is in response to receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device which arms the device for making NFC payments and/or accessing an electronic wallet). In some examples, in response to receiving the user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction, the device is enabled to participate in a transaction (e.g., arming the device for making an NFC payment using the default payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account occurs when the device fails to determine that the current location is associated with a first account before the electronic device is enabled to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via one or more wireless communication elements (e.g., determining whether the current location is associated with a first account takes longer than enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via one or more wireless communication elements). Or, optionally, the electronic device concurrently displays, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and the visual indication of the first account while the device detects that a user of the electronic device is still looking at the electronic device or that the electronic device is still facing the user. For example, by only changing the visual indications of the accounts on the display (1) while the user is still looking at the device or (2) while the device is still facing the user, the user is provided with the opportunity to view the change and appreciate that a different payment account may be used in the payment transactions.
In some embodiments, if the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist, the electronic device may detect that the user is looking at the electronic device by detecting the user moving the electronic device into a viewing position by raising or rotating their wrist (e.g., a raise gesture). The electronic device may detect that the user is no longer viewing the device by detecting the user lowering their wrist. As used herein, a viewing position is a position of the electronic device in which the user can view a display of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the electronic device may detect a signal indicative of a user raising or lowering their wrist as described in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/026,532, “Raise Gesture Detection in a Device,” which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
In some embodiments, a raise gesture detection algorithm can progress through a series of states of increasing confidence that a raise gesture has been performed. For example, a raise-gesture detection algorithm can select a set of motion-sensor data samples (including accelerometer and/or gyroscopic sensor data) corresponding to a time interval of interest (e.g., the amount of time it would likely take a user to execute a raise gesture). By considering the oldest sample(s) in the set, the algorithm can define a “starting pose,” which can reflect the spatial orientation of the device at the beginning of the time interval. The orientation can be defined relative to an assumed vertical axis of gravity. Based on the starting pose, the algorithm can determine the amount and/or direction(s) of motion that would likely occur to bring the device's display into the user's line of sight (also referred to as the device being brought into a “focus pose”). The likely amount and/or direction(s) of motion can be expressed as criteria for identifying a “possible” raise gesture, and these criteria can be used to identify, based on some or all of the motion-sensor data samples in the set, whether a possible raise gesture has occurred. The possible raise gesture can be further identified as a “detected” raise gesture by determining whether the device, having reached a focus pose, dwells in a focus pose for at least a minimum period of time. A further confirmation can be performed, if desired, using a gesture classifier. The raise gesture detection algorithm can notify other components of the device each time it identifies a possible, detected, and/or confirmed raise gesture.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for loyalty account information from a contactless payment terminal, wherein the first account is a loyalty account. In response to receiving the request for loyalty account information, in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device transmits, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal. In some embodiments, the account information for the first account is provided without regard to whether a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, the account information for the first account is provided only when a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account, wherein the first account is a payment account that is different from the default payment account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). In response to receiving the request for account information in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device forgoes transmitting, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal. In some embodiments, account information for the first account is provided only when a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. Prior to receiving the request associated with the payment transaction from the contactless payment terminal, the visual indication of the default payment account (e.g., a visual depiction of a credit card associated with the default payment account) and the visual indication of the first account (e.g., a visual depiction of the private label card or the particular loyalty account associated with the particular payment account) were concurrently displayed, on the display. The request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). The first account is a payment account of the first account type. In response to receiving the request for account information and in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device forgoes transmitting, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the first account to the contactless payment terminal.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the current location is associated with the first account, the electronic device receives, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal (e.g., payment was rejected because the payment account is suspended by the bank or does not have funds). In response to receiving the failure communication, the electronic device transmits, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal (e.g., pay with the default card instead). In some embodiments, the device concurrently displays indications of the default payment account and another payment account to indicate to the user that either payment account might be used in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account includes concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account in a stack (e.g., above or below the visual indication of the first account) with the visual indication of the first account. In some embodiments, the visual indication of the first account is at least partially obscured by the visual indication of the default payment account.
As described below, method 900 provides an intuitive way for selecting an account, such as a loyalty account or a payment account, for display. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for selecting an account, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 902, the electronic device detects, using the location sensor, a current location. At block 904, the electronic device determines whether the current location is associated with a first account.
At block 904, in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, the electronic device displays, on the display, a visual indication (e.g., 802) of a default payment account.
At block 906, in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, the electronic device concurrently displays, on the display, the visual indication (e.g., 802) of the default payment account and a visual indication (e.g., 806 of
In accordance with some embodiments, the first account is a payment account. In some embodiments, the first account is a private label account and the visual indication (e.g., 806) of the first account is an image of the payment card associated with the private label account. In some embodiments, the visual indication (e.g., 806) of the first account is displayed partially behind the visual indication (e.g., 802) of the default account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first account is a loyalty account. In some embodiments, the first account is a loyalty account and the visual indication (e.g., 808) is an image of a loyalty card associated with the loyalty account. In some embodiments, the visual indication (e.g., 808) of the first account is displayed partially behind the visual indication of the default account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal (e.g., while the device is in an NFC field of the contactless payment terminal 820). The electronic device determines whether the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account. In accordance with the determination that the current location is associated with the first account and in accordance with a determination that the request includes a request for payment information using the first account type, the electronic device transmits, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the first account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the first account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing loyalty information to one or servers for confirmation/authorization of the loyalty account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account. In accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (and in accordance with determination that the request includes a request for payment account information using the first account type), the electronic device transmits, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the default payment account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, the visual indication of the first account is displayed on the visual indication (e.g., 802) of the default account, and wherein the visual indication of the first account indicates that the first account is enabled to be selected by the device for use in a payment transaction without requiring additional user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, prior to detecting, using the location sensor, the current location, the electronic device receives an input (e.g., a user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, detecting, using the location sensor, the current location is in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, determining whether the current location is associated with the first account is in response to receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device which arms the device for making NFC payments and/or accessing an electronic wallet).
In accordance with some embodiments, a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account occurs when the device fails to determine that the current location is associated with a first account before the electronic device is enabled to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, if the electronic device is worn on a user's wrist, the electronic device may detect that the user is looking at the electronic device by detecting the user moving the electronic device into a viewing position by raising or rotating their wrist. The electronic device may detect that the user is no longer viewing the device by detecting the user lowering their wrist. As used herein, a viewing position is a position of the electronic device in which the user can view a display of the electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for loyalty account information from a contactless payment terminal, wherein the first account is a loyalty account. In response to receiving the request for loyalty account information, in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device transmits, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal. In some embodiments, the account information for the first account is provided without regard to whether a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, the account information for the first account is provided only when a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account, wherein the first account is a payment account that is different from the default payment account. In response to receiving the request for account information in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device forgoes transmitting, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal. In some embodiments, account information for the first account is provided only when a representation of the first account is displayed on the display prior to engaging in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. Prior to receiving the request associated with the payment transaction from the contactless payment terminal, the visual indication of the default payment account (e.g., 802) and the visual indication of the first account (e.g., 806 or 808) were concurrently displayed, on the display. The request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). The first account is a payment account of the first account type. In response to receiving the request for account information and in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account (e.g., during the time between receiving the request to arm the account and arming the account) and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: the electronic device forgoes transmitting, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal, and the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the first account to the contactless payment terminal.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the current location is associated with the first account, the electronic device receives, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal (e.g., payment was rejected because the payment account is suspended by the bank or does not have funds). In response to receiving the failure communication, the electronic device transmits, via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal (e.g., pay with the default card instead). In some embodiments, the device concurrently displays indications of the default payment account and another payment account to indicate to the user that either payment account might be used in the payment transaction.
In accordance with some embodiments, concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account includes concurrently displaying, on the display, the visual indication (e.g., 802) of the default payment account in a stack (e.g., above or below the visual indication of the first account) with the visual indication (e.g., 806, 808) of the first account. In some embodiments, the visual indication (e.g., 806, 808) of the first account is at least partially obscured by the visual indication (e.g., 802) of the default payment account.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 900 (e.g.,
The electronic device receives an input (e.g., a user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device to arm the device for making NFC payments).
In response to receiving the input, the electronic device detects, using the location sensor, a current location (e.g., determining that the device is physically located at a particular retailer or a particular store of a particular retailer). The electronic device also determines whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account (e.g., determining that a particular private label payment account is associated with the retailer).
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The device may also display, on the display, an indication 1006 that other accounts are also available or an indication 1006 of the number of other accounts available. In this example, the indication 1006 includes four paging dots. The first paging dot is of a first color that is different from a second color of the second, third, and fourth paging dots. The four paging dots indicate that a total of four accounts are available. The first paging dot being a different color from the other paging dots indicates that the device is currently displaying information (e.g., visual indication 1002) corresponding to the default payment account.
The device may also display, on the display, ready indication 1004. Ready indication 1004 is a visual indication that the device is enabled to participate in a transaction using the default payment account, which is represented by visual indication 1002. Visual indication 1002 may include: the name of a financial institution “AA BANK” associated with the default payment account, a background art that corresponds to the background art of a payment card associated with the default payment account, at least a portion of an account number associated with the default payment account, and an expiration date associated with the default payment account.
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The device may also display, on the display, ready indication 1010. Ready indication 1010 is a visual indication that the device is enabled to participate in a transaction using the first payment account, which is represented by visual indication 1008. Visual indication 1008 may include: the name of a merchant “SHOPCO” associated with the first payment account, a background art that corresponds to the background art of a private label card associated with the first payment account, at least a portion of an account number associated with the first payment account, and an expiration date associated with the first payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements. Additionally, the electronic device may forgo enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the default payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements. Additionally, the electronic device may forgo enabling the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, the electronic device forgoes displaying, on the display, the visual indication of the first payment account (e.g., displaying the visual indication of the default payment account without displaying the visual indication of the first payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface. As illustrated in
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal (e.g., when the device detects that a user has placed the device into a field of an NFC-enabled contactless payment terminal). In response to receiving the request for account information, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for a respective enabled account to the contactless payment terminal (e.g., whichever account for which the device is enabled to participate in payment transactions; whichever account is currently displayed), wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction (e.g., if account information for a payment account is transmitted to the terminal). For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing loyalty information to one or servers for confirmation/authorization of the loyalty account (e.g., if account information for a loyalty account is transmitted to the terminal).
In accordance with some embodiments, the set of one or more criteria includes a criterion that is met when the device is authorized to use (e.g., without user confirmation) the first payment account (e.g., to override the default payment account) for transactions at the current location.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device determines that the current location is associated with a loyalty account. The electronic device concurrently displays, on the display, a visual indication of the loyalty account along with a respective visual indication of a payment account (e.g., along with the visual indication of the default payment account or the first payment account). Thus, if the availability of an appropriate loyalty card is detected, the device displays the indication of the default payment card (or the private label card) along with the indication of the loyalty card.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device includes one or more input devices. Prior to receiving the user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: the electronic device receives a request (e.g., manual entry, importing from a server, or input using a camera sensor of the electronic device) to link a payment account with the electronic device. The request comprising account information (e.g., card number, card expiration date, name on card) of the payment account. The electronic device links the payment account with the electronic device; (e.g., adding the payment account to an electronic wallet on the electronic device). The electronic device determines that a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input. The electronic device receives user input activating the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input, as illustrated in
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In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements. The electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines whether the request includes a request for payment account information using an account type corresponding to a second payment account different from the first payment account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). In accordance with a determination that the request includes a request for payment information using the second account type, the electronic device provides a notification (e.g., visual, audio, or haptic) requesting authorization to transmit, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the second account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. Thus, when the device determines that a first payment account is appropriate for a particular location, but the contactless payment terminal requests payment using a different payment account, the user is notified and requested to provide authorization to proceed with the payment transaction using the second payment account.
As described below, method 1100 provides an intuitive way for selecting an account. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for selecting an account for display and/or payment, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 1102, the electronic device receives an input (e.g., a user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device to arm the device for making NFC payments).
At block 1104, in response to receiving the input, the technique continues to block 1106. At block 1106, the electronic device detects, using the location sensor, a current location (e.g., determining that the device is physically located at a particular retailer or a particular store of a particular retailer).
At block 1108, the electronic device determines whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account (e.g., determining that a particular private label payment account is associated with the retailer).
At block 1110, in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, the electronic device displays, on the display, a visual indication (e.g., 1002) of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account (e.g., a visual depiction of a credit card associated with the default payment account, and forgoing displaying an indication of the particular payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, at block 1112, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
At block 1114, in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, the electronic device displays, on the display, a visual indication (e.g., 1008) of the first payment account (and forgoes displaying an indication of the default payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, at block 1116, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, the electronic device forgoes displaying, on the display, the visual indication (e.g., 1008) of the first payment account (e.g., displaying the visual indication of the default payment account without displaying the visual indication of the first payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface. The electronic device receives one or more inputs in a first direction (e.g., one or more left swipes or right swipes via the touch-sensitive surface or detecting a change in device orientation in the first direction). In response to receiving the one or more inputs, the electronic device displays, on the display, a second visual indicator (e.g., 1012) identifying a second account different from the first payment account and the default payment account, and the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements (e.g., arming the device for making an NFC transaction using the second account and disabling the device from participating in transactions using the first account).
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal. In response to receiving the request for account information, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for a respective enabled account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction (e.g., if account information for a payment account is transmitted to the terminal).
In accordance with some embodiments, the set of one or more criteria includes a criterion that is met when the device is authorized to use (e.g., without user confirmation) the first payment account (e.g., to override the default payment account) for transactions at the current location.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device determines that the current location is associated with a loyalty account. The electronic device concurrently displays, on the display, a visual indication of the loyalty account along with a respective visual indication of a payment account (e.g., along with the visual indication of the default payment account or the first payment account). Thus, if the availability of an appropriate loyalty card is detected, the device displays the indication of the default payment card (or the private label card) along with the indication of the loyalty card.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device includes one or more input devices. Prior to receiving the user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: the electronic device receives a request (e.g., manual entry, importing from a server, or input using a camera sensor of the electronic device) to link a payment account with the electronic device. The request comprising account information (e.g., card number, card expiration date, name on card) of the payment account. The electronic device links the payment account with the electronic device; (e.g., adding the payment account to an electronic wallet on the electronic device). The electronic device determines that a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input. The electronic device receives user input activating the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements. The electronic device receives a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal. The electronic device determines whether the request includes a request for payment account information using an account type corresponding to a second payment account different from the first payment account (e.g., an NFC-enabled terminal requests a particular retailer's private label credit card when the device is placed into a field of the terminal). In accordance with a determination that the request includes a request for payment information using the second account type, the electronic device provides a notification (e.g., visual, audio, or haptic) requesting authorization to transmit, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the second account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction. Thus, when the device determines that a first payment account is appropriate for a particular location, but the contactless payment terminal requests payment using a different payment account, the user is notified and requested to provide authorization to proceed with the payment transaction using the second payment account.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1100 (e.g.,
The electronic device receives an input (e.g., user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button of the device to arm the device for making NFC payments). At
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In response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction, in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met (e.g., the first payment account is associated with a current location of the device), the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account (and, optionally, without transmitting payment account information for any other payment account associated with the payment indication other than the first payment account). In response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction, in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met (e.g., the second payment account is associated with a current location of the device), the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account (and, optionally, without transmitting payment account information for any other payment account associated with the payment indication other than the second payment account). Thus, a user can see a visual indication that the “smart selection” feature is selected. When the device detects an attempt to make a payment, the electronic device transmits account information for an appropriate account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device is configured to enable payment using one of a default payment account and a plurality of non-default payment accounts (e.g., payment accounts that are only used when payment criteria corresponding to the respective payment account are met). In accordance with a determination that payment criteria have not been met for any of the non-default payment accounts, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account without transmitting account information for the non-default payment accounts.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment criteria include a criterion based on a determination associated with a current location of the electronic device. For example, the criteria are met when the electronic device is within a determined geographical area. For another example, the criteria are not met when the electronic device is not within a determined geographical area.
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In accordance with some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which the electronic device has received user input activating selection based on location without requiring user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the respective payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, a contextual-selection mode of operation in which the device selects, based on context, which of the plurality of payment accounts to use for a payment transaction is represented as a selectable payment option. In some embodiments, the device receives selection of the selectable payment option and in response to selection of the selectable payment option, switches to a contextual-selection mode of operation.
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In accordance with some embodiments, the payment indication 1202 that represents the plurality of payment accounts is different from the visual indicators (e.g., 1220) of individual payment accounts of the plurality of payment accounts. For example, the payment indication 1202 includes a logo without a surrounding card, while all other payment accounts are represented by card images (e.g., visual indication 1220), or the payment indication is accompanied by text that indicates that it represents contextual-selection between a plurality of different payment accounts (e.g., “AUTO SELECT”).
As described below, method 1300 provides an intuitive way for transmitting account information of an account selected from among multiple accounts in an electronic wallet. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for selecting an account for use in a payment, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 1302, the electronic device receives an input (e.g., user input) requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction (e.g., the user performs a double-click of a hardware button 508 of the device to arm the device for making NFC payments).
At block 1304, in response to receiving the input, the electronic device displays, on the display, a payment indication (e.g., 1202) that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account (e.g., display a “smart selection” indication that does not identify a particular payment account).
At block 1306, the electronic device receives, via the one or more wireless communication elements, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; (e.g., received from a contactless payment terminal 1220).
At block 1308, in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction, the technique proceeds to blocks 1310-1312. At block 1310, in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account (and, optionally, without transmitting payment account information for any other payment account associated with the payment indication other than the first payment account).
At block 1312, in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account (and, optionally, without transmitting payment account information for any other payment account associated with the payment indication other than the second payment account).
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device is configured to enable payment using one of a default payment account and a plurality of non-default payment accounts (e.g., payment accounts that are only used when payment criteria for the payment account are met). In accordance with a determination that payment criteria have not been met for any of the non-default payment accounts, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account without transmitting account information for the non-default payment accounts.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment criteria include a criterion based on a determination associated with a current location of the electronic device. For example, the criteria are met when the electronic device is within a determined geographical area. For another example, the criteria are not met when the electronic device is not within a determined geographical area.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment indication (e.g., 1202) that represents the plurality of payment accounts does not include an indication of the first payment account and does not include an indication of the second payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which the electronic device has received user input activating selection based on location without requiring user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the respective payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input.
In accordance with some embodiments, a contextual-selection mode of operation in which the device selects, based on context, which of the plurality of payment accounts to use for a payment transaction is represented as a selectable payment option. In some embodiments, the device receives selection of the selectable payment option and in response to selection of the selectable payment option, switches to a contextual-selection mode of operation.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device includes a touch-sensitive surface. The electronic device receives one or more inputs (e.g., user inputs) in a first direction (e.g., one or more left swipes or right swipes via the touch-sensitive surface or a change in orientation of the device in the first direction). In response to receiving the one or more inputs, the electronic device replaces, on the display, the payment indication (e.g., 1202) that represents the plurality of payment accounts with a second visual indicator (e.g., 1220) different from the payment indication (e.g., 1202) that represents the plurality of payment accounts, wherein the second visual selection indicator identifies a third payment account different from the first payment account and the second payment account. In response to receiving the one or more inputs, the electronic device enables the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the third payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements. Thus, the user can select a specific payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment indication (e.g., 1202) that represents the plurality of payment accounts is different from the visual indicators (e.g., 1220) of individual payment accounts of the plurality of payment accounts.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1300 (e.g.,
The electronic device receives a first input (e.g., user input at a hardware button). For example, the user double-clicks a mechanical or capacitive button 508 of the device.
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The electronic device enables the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements. For example, once enabled for the first payment account, a user can place the electronic device into a field of a contactless payment terminal to make an NFC payment using the first payment account. In
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There are multiple ways for the user to access the user interface that allows selection from among the multiple payment accounts of the payment card. One method is to enable the electronic device to engage in a payment transaction (e.g., using an electronic wallet application), thus resulting in the first visual indicator to be displayed while the device is in a payment mode, as discussed above. Another method is to access the settings or details of a particular payment account from an electronic wallet application, thus resulting in the first visual indicator being displayed while the device is not in a payment mode (e.g., not enabled to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements). While displaying the user interface (and not in the payment mode), the device detects a contact on the touch-sensitive surface; the device determines whether a characteristic intensity of the contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the contact is above the intensity threshold (e.g., hard press), the device displays, on the display, an additional user interface, wherein the additional user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator. Both of these methods (via payment mode and non-payment mode) allow the user to bring up the account selection interface to select from among the multiple payment accounts of a payment card.
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In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is below the intensity threshold (e.g., a light press), the electronic device maintains display of the first visual indicator 1402 (and, optionally, the second visual indicator 1406) without displaying, on the display, the second user interface.
In accordance with some embodiments, the one or more account affordances 1420, 1422, 1424 include a plurality of account affordances.
In accordance with some embodiments, a visual indicator (e.g., 1420, 1422, 1424) of a currently selected payment account is highlighted (e.g., different color, displayed with a check mark 1428, etc.) on the second user interface.
In accordance with some embodiments, detecting the second contact includes determining that a characteristic intensity of the second contact is not above an intensity threshold (e.g., it is not a hard press).
In accordance with some embodiments, the second user interface includes a payment account deletion affordance 1410. The electronic device detects activation of the payment account deletion affordance 1410. In response to detecting activation of the payment account deletion affordance 1410, the electronic device removes (e.g., unlinking from the electronic device) the multiple payment accounts of the payment card from an electronic wallet of the device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment account deletion affordance 1410 includes one or more visual characteristics differentiating the payment account deletion affordance from the payment account selection affordance 1412. For example, the affordances have a different shape, a different fill color, or different text to help prevent a user from mistaking one affordance for the other.
In accordance with some embodiments, while displaying, on the display, the fourth user interface, the electronic device detects a swipe input (e.g., horizontal swipe input) on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the swipe input has a characteristic intensity below the intensity threshold. In response to detecting the swipe input, the electronic device displays a fifth user interface, wherein the fifth user interface includes a fourth visual indicator identifying a second payment card different from the payment card. Thus, the user can swipe to change payment cards.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first user interface, the second user interface, the third user interface, and the fourth user interface are user interfaces of a single electronic wallet application, the single electronic wallet application including a plurality of payment accounts associated with a user of the electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal. In response to receiving the request for account information, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC.
As described below, method 1500 provides an intuitive way for receiving a selection of an account from among multiple accounts in an electronic wallet. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for selecting an account, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 1502, the electronic device receives a first input (e.g., user input at a hardware button). For example, the user double-clicks a mechanical or capacitive button of the device.
At block 1504, in response to receiving the first input, the technique proceeds to 1506. At block 1506, the electronic device displays, on the display, a first user interface (e.g., user interface of
At block 1506, the electronic device enables the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements. At block 1508, the electronic device detects a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface.
At block 1510, the electronic device determines whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold.
At block 1512, in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold (e.g., hard press), the electronic device displays, on the display, a second user interface (e.g., 1418 of
In accordance with some embodiments, the second user interface includes a payment account selection affordance (e.g., 1412). The electronic device detects a second contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface corresponding to the payment account selection affordance (e.g., 1412). In response to detecting the second contact, the electronic device displays, on the display, a third user interface (e.g., 1418), wherein the third user interface (e.g., 1418) includes one or more account affordances (e.g., 1420, 1422, 1424) corresponding to at least some of the multiple payment accounts. The electronic device detects a third contact at a location associated with an account affordance (e.g., 1424) of the one or more account affordances (e.g., 1420, 1422, 1424), wherein the account affordance (e.g., 1424) corresponds to a second payment account of the multiple payment accounts and the second payment account is different from the first payment account.
In response to detecting the third contact, the electronic device displays, on the display, a fourth user interface (e.g., the user interface of
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is below the intensity threshold (e.g., a light press), the electronic device maintains display of the first visual indicator (e.g., 1402) (and, optionally, the second visual indicator 1406) without displaying, on the display, the second user interface.
In accordance with some embodiments, the one or more account affordances (e.g., 1420, 1422, 1424) include a plurality of account affordances.
In accordance with some embodiments, a visual indicator (e.g., 1420, 1422, 1424) of a currently selected payment account is highlighted (e.g., different color, displayed with a check mark 1428, etc.) on the second user interface.
In accordance with some embodiments, detecting the second contact includes determining that a characteristic intensity of the second contact is not above an intensity threshold (e.g., it is not a hard press).
In accordance with some embodiments, the second user interface includes a payment account deletion affordance (e.g., 1410). The electronic device detects activation of the payment account deletion affordance (e.g., 1410). In response to detecting activation of the payment account deletion affordance (e.g., 1410), the electronic device removes (e.g., unlinks from the electronic device) the multiple payment accounts of the payment card from an electronic wallet of the device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment account deletion affordance (e.g., 1410) includes one or more visual characteristics differentiating the payment account deletion affordance from the payment account selection affordance (e.g., 1412).
In accordance with some embodiments, while displaying, on the display, the fourth user interface, the electronic device detects a swipe input (e.g., horizontal swipe input) on the touch-sensitive surface. In some embodiments, the swipe input has a characteristic intensity below the intensity threshold. In response to detecting the swipe input, the electronic device displays a fifth user interface, wherein the fifth user interface includes a fourth visual indicator identifying a second payment card different from the payment card.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first user interface, the second user interface, the third user interface, and the fourth user interface are user interfaces of a single electronic wallet application, the single electronic wallet application including a plurality of payment accounts associated with a user of the electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the electronic device receives a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal. In response to receiving the request for account information, the electronic device transmits, via the one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the second payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction. In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1500 (e.g.,
A user may want to add a payment account to two devices, which are paired with each other, such as the user's phone and the user's smart watch. The following description describes a technique for linking the payment account to the user's first device (e.g., phone) and the user's second device (e.g., smart watch) in a convenient and efficient manner.
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In response to receiving the first request, the first electronic device initiates a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device. As illustrated in
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The first electronic device receives activation of the selectable affordance 1640 (e.g., user activates the selectable affordance 1640 by tapping on the affordance). In response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance 1640, the first electronic device initiates a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device (e.g., as illustrated in
In accordance with some embodiments, the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device. For example, the second electronic device has a special relationship with the first electronic device in that the second electronic device is only paired with the first electronic device and is not paired with any other devices.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is paired with the second electronic device and the first electronic device is paired with a third electronic device, and wherein a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the second electronic device is different than a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the third electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes (the first electronic device) transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, to a financial institution associated with the payment card an indication that the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device. For example, the first electronic device sends a security token to the financial institution indicating that the second electronic device is uniquely paired with a device that was just linked to the same payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, after initiating linking the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a confirmation from the second electronic device that linking the second electronic device to the payment account was successful. A primary account number (e.g., Digital PAN, DPAN, a 16-digit account number, or other account number, which, for example, cannot be used for completing a manual transaction over a voice call—only for completing a payment electronically through the device) linked to the second electronic device for the payment account is different from a primary account number (e.g., Digital PAN, DPAN, a 16-digit account number, or other account number) linked to the first electronic device for the payment account. As illustrated in
In accordance with some embodiments, the first request (e.g., a user input) to link a payment account (to the first electronic device) includes an account number of the payment card (e.g., which is provided by the user through manual entry, imported from a server, or input by the user via a camera sensor of the electronic device) and wherein initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device occurs without requiring additional input (e.g., user input) of the account number of the payment card.
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In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device initiates the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes (the first electronic device) transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, to a financial institution associated with the payment card (1) the account number of the credit card and (2) a security token confirming the payment account was previously linked to the first electronic device. In some embodiments, the security token is generated by the electronic device after linking the payment account to the first device. In some embodiments, the security token is received by the electronic device from the financial institution after linking the payment account to the first device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes: (the first electronic device) determining whether further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device; in accordance with a determination that further verification is not needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, (the first electronic device) initiating a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device and providing an indication (e.g., on the display) that the payment account has been linked to the second electronic device; and, as illustrated in
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In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device transmits account linking information to the second electronic device. The account linking information enables the second electronic device to link the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a plurality of communication method affordances, wherein each communication method affordance is associated with a respective communication method for a verification communication. The plurality of communication method affordances is based on communication received from the financial institution.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a selection of a communication method affordance of the plurality of communication method affordances, and in response to receiving the selection of the communication method affordance, the first electronic device transmits, to the financial institution, an indication of the respective communication method of the selected communication method affordance. The verification communication is based on the communication method affordance.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device receives a primary account number from the financial institution for use in authorizing payments from the payment account using the second electronic device. The primary account number is different than the account number of the credit card. The first electronic device assigns the primary account number to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the second electronic device includes payment account information for a second payment account associated with a user of the second electronic device, wherein the second payment account is distinct from the payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device receives, from the second electronic device, an indication that the second electronic device participated in a payment transaction using the linked payment account. For example, the second electronic device transmits, using the one or more wireless communication elements of the second electronic device, payment account information of the linked payment account to a contactless payment terminal that is proximate to the second electronic device, wherein the payment account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction; In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC.
As described below, method 1700 provides an intuitive way for linking a payment account to one or more electronic devices, in accordance with some embodiments. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for linking a payment account to one or more electronic devices, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to select an account faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 1702, the first electronic device receiving a first request (e.g., a user input) to link a payment account associated with a payment card (e.g., a credit card) to the first electronic device.
At block 1704, in response to receiving the first request, the first electronic device initiates a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device.
At block 1706, after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device (e.g., in response to linking the payment account to the first electronic device), the first electronic device concurrently displays, on the display: an indication (e.g., 1638) that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device and a selectable affordance (e.g., 1640) for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device.
At block 1708, the first electronic device receives activation of the selectable affordance (e.g., 1640).
At block 1710, in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance (e.g., 1640), the first electronic device initiates a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is paired with the second electronic device and the first electronic device is paired with a third electronic device, and wherein a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the second electronic device is different than a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the third electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes (the first electronic device) transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, to a financial institution associated with the payment card an indication that the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, after initiating linking the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a confirmation from the second electronic device that linking the second electronic device to the payment account was successful. A primary account number (e.g., Digital PAN, DPAN, a 16-digit account number, or other account number, which, for example, cannot be used for completing a manual transaction over a voice call—only for completing a payment electronically through the device) linked to the second electronic device for the payment account is different from a primary account number (e.g., Digital PAN, DPAN, a 16-digit account number, or other account number) linked to the first electronic device for the payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first request (e.g., a user input) to link a payment account (to the first electronic device) includes an account number of the payment card (e.g., which is provided by the user through manual entry, imported from a server, or input by the user via a camera sensor of the electronic device) and wherein initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device occurs without requiring additional input (e.g., user input) of the account number of the payment card.
In accordance with some embodiments, a second request includes a security code (e.g., a numerical card security code such as CVD, CVV, CVC) of the payment card (e.g., that was input by a user).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device initiates the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes (the first electronic device) transmitting, via the one or more wireless communication elements, to a financial institution associated with the payment card (1) the account number of the credit card and (2) a security token confirming the payment account was previously linked to the first electronic device. In some embodiments, the security token is generated by the electronic device after linking the payment account to the first device. In some embodiments, the security token is received by the electronic device from the financial institution after linking the payment account to the first device.
In accordance with some embodiments, initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes: (the first electronic device) determining whether further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device; in accordance with a determination that further verification is not needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, (the first electronic device) initiating a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device and providing an indication (e.g., on the display) that the payment account has been linked to the second electronic device; and in accordance with a determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, (the first electronic device) providing an indication (e.g., 1642) that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the indication (e.g., 1642) that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device includes a visual indication of additional steps to be taken by a user to link the payment account to the respective device (e.g., affordance 1630 with phone number to be called; affordance 1632 with email address to be emailed).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device transmits account linking information to the second electronic device. The account linking information enables the second electronic device to link the payment account to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a plurality of communication method affordances, wherein each communication method affordance is associated with a respective communication method for a verification communication. The plurality of communication method affordances is based on communication received from the financial institution.
In accordance with some embodiments, in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a selection of a communication method affordance of the plurality of communication method affordances, and in response to receiving the selection of the communication method affordance, the first electronic device transmits, to the financial institution, an indication of the respective communication method of the selected communication method affordance. The verification communication is based on the communication method affordance.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device receives a primary account number from the financial institution for use in authorizing payments from the payment account using the second electronic device. The primary account number is different than the account number of the credit card. The first electronic device assigns the primary account number to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the second electronic device includes payment account information for a second payment account associated with a user of the second electronic device, wherein the second payment account is distinct from the payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device receives, from the second electronic device, an indication that the second electronic device participated in a payment transaction using the linked payment account. For example, the second electronic device transmits, using the one or more wireless communication elements of the second electronic device, payment account information of the linked payment account to a contactless payment terminal that is proximate to the second electronic device, wherein the payment account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction; In some embodiments, engaging in the payment transaction includes routing information to one or more financial institutions to verify payment credentials and/or receive authorization to complete the transaction. For example, the payment account information is transmitted to a contactless payment terminal using NFC.
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1700 (e.g.,
The first electronic device displays, on the display, a payment-account user interface 1800 for a second electronic device (e.g., a smart watch) that is associated with the first electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device and the second electronic device are paired, uniquely paired, signed into the same user account, or linked in some other way that indicates that the devices share a same user that is associated with the payment accounts), wherein displaying the payment-account user interface 1800 includes concurrently displaying: a representation 1804 of a first payment account along with status information 1802 for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation 1808 of a second payment account along with status information 1806 for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the status information (e.g., 1802) for the first payment account further indicates that the first payment account is linked to the first electronic device. In accordance with some embodiments, the status information (e.g., 1802) for the first payment account further indicates that the first payment account is not linked to the first electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes representations (e.g., 1814) of one or more accounts that are associated with a user of the electronic device and that are not linked to the first electronic device and that are not linked to the second electronic device (e.g., cards on file with another application, such as Safari autocomplete, or an iTunes account that is linked to the user of the devices). For example, the user can activate a respective representation (e.g., 1816 or 1818) of the one or more accounts to initiate a process for linking the corresponding payment account to the first electronic device (e.g., using affordance 1818) or to the second electronic device (e.g., using affordance 1816).
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface 1800 includes a linking affordance (e.g., 1810) associated with the second payment account. For example, the linking affordance (e.g., 1810) indicates that the user's phone (the first electronic device) is provisioned to make payments using the second payment account, while the user's watch (the second electronic device) is not provisioned to make payments using the second payment account. The first electronic device detects activation of the linking affordance (e.g. 1810). In response to detecting activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810), the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface (e.g., 1830) for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device including a synchronization option (e.g., 1838) to synchronize payment notifications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The first electronic device detects activation of the synchronization option (e.g., user flips the option to ON). In response to detecting activation of the synchronization option, the first electronic device synchronizes future payment notifications to be presented at both the first electronic device and the second electronic device (e.g., visual, audio, or haptic notifications).
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In accordance with some embodiments, displaying the payment-account user interface 1800 includes concurrently displaying: a first group of a first plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the second electronic device and not linked to the first electronic device; and a second group of a second plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the first electronic device and not linked to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes a linking affordance (e.g., 1810) associated with the second payment account. For example, the linking affordance (e.g., 1810) indicates that the user's phone (the first electronic device) is provisioned to make payments using the payment account, while the user's watch (the second electronic device) is not provisioned to make payments using the payment account. The first electronic device detects activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810). In response to detecting activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810), the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface (e.g., 1830) for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device. While displaying, on the display, the user interface for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a request (e.g., from the user) to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device does not include an input (e.g., a user input) of an account number of the second payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes a second linking affordance (e.g., 1822) associated with the first payment account, and wherein the first payment account is not linked to the first electronic device. The first electronic device detects activation of the second linking affordance (e.g., 1822). In response to detecting activation of the second linking affordance, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device. While displaying, on the display, the user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, the electronic device receives a request (e.g., from the user) to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device does not include an input (e.g., a user input) of an account number of the first payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device (e.g., a smart phone) and the second electronic device is a wearable device (e.g., a smart watch).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device and the second electronic device a personal computing device that is larger than the first electronic device (e.g., a tablet or portable laptop computer).
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface 1800 for the second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device and the second electronic device are paired, uniquely paired, signed into the same user account, or linked in some other way that indicates that the devices share a same user that is associated with the payment accounts) further includes: a representation of a third payment account along with status information for the third payment account indicating that the third payment account is linked to a third electronic device and that the third electronic device is configured to enable payment using the third payment account. The third electronic device is different from the first electronic device and the second electronic device (e.g., another electronic device, such as a table, that is associated with the user of the first electronic device).
As described below, method 1900 provides an intuitive way for linking a payment account to an electronic device. The method reduces the cognitive burden on a user for linking a payment account to an electronic device, thereby creating a more efficient human-machine interface. For battery-operated computing devices, enabling a user to linking a payment account to an electronic device faster and more efficiently conserves power and increases the time between battery charges.
At block 1902, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device.
At block 1904, displaying the payment-account user interface includes concurrently displaying, at block 1906, a representation (e.g., 1804) of a first payment account along with status information (e.g., 1802) for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account, and at block 1908, a representation (e.g., 1808) of a second payment account along with status information (e.g., 1806) for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the status information (e.g., 1802) for the first payment account further indicates that the first payment account is linked to the first electronic device. In accordance with some embodiments, the status information (e.g., 1802) for the first payment account further indicates that the first payment account is not linked to the first electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes representations (e.g., 1814) of one or more accounts that are associated with a user of the electronic device and that are not linked to the first electronic device and that are not linked to the second electronic device (e.g., cards on file with another application, such as Safari autocomplete, or an iTunes account that is linked to the user of the devices).
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes a linking affordance (e.g., 1810) associated with the second payment account. For example, the linking affordance (e.g., 1810) indicates that the user's phone (the first electronic device) is provisioned to make payments using the second payment account, while the user's watch (the second electronic device) is not provisioned to make payments using the second payment account. The first electronic device detects activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810). In response to detecting activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810), the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface (e.g., 1830) for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device including a synchronization option (e.g., 1838) to synchronize payment notifications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device. The first electronic device detects activation of the synchronization option (e.g., user flips the option to ON). In response to detecting activation of the synchronization option, the first electronic device synchronizes future payment notifications to be presented at both the first electronic device and the second electronic device (e.g., visual, audio, or haptic notifications).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device receives confirmation that the second payment account is linked to the second electronic device. In response to receiving the confirmation that the second payment account is linked to the second electronic device, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a confirmation (e.g., 1840) that the second payment account is linked to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, displaying the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes concurrently displaying: a first group of a first plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the second electronic device and not linked to the first electronic device; and a second group of a second plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the first electronic device and not linked to the second electronic device.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes a linking affordance (e.g., 1810) associated with the second payment account. For example, the linking affordance (e.g., 1810) indicates that the user's phone (the first electronic device) is provisioned to make payments using the payment account, while the user's watch (the second electronic device) is not provisioned to make payments using the payment account. The first electronic device detects activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810). In response to detecting activation of the linking affordance (e.g., 1810), the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface (e.g., 1830) for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device. While displaying, on the display, the user interface for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, the first electronic device receives a request (e.g., from the user) to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device does not include an input (e.g., a user input) of an account number of the second payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) includes a second linking affordance (e.g., 1822) associated with the first payment account, and wherein the first payment account is not linked to the first electronic device. The first electronic device detects activation of the second linking affordance (e.g., 1822). In response to detecting activation of the second linking affordance, the first electronic device displays, on the display, a user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device. While displaying, on the display, the user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, the electronic device receives a request (e.g., from the user) to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device does not include an input (e.g., a user input) of an account number of the first payment account.
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device (e.g., a smart phone) and the second electronic device is a wearable device (e.g., a smart watch).
In accordance with some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device and the second electronic device a personal computing device that is larger than the first electronic device (e.g., a tablet or portable laptop computer).
In accordance with some embodiments, the payment-account user interface (e.g., 1800) for the second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device (e.g., the first electronic device and the second electronic device are paired, uniquely paired, signed into the same user account, or linked in some other way that indicates that the devices share a same user that is associated with the payment accounts) further includes: a representation of a third payment account along with status information for the third payment account indicating that the third payment account is linked to a third electronic device and that the third electronic device is configured to enable payment using the third payment account. The third electronic device is different from the first electronic device and the second electronic device (e.g., another electronic device, such as a table, that is associated with the user of the first electronic device).
Note that details of the processes described above with respect to method 1900 (e.g.,
In accordance with some embodiments,
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The processing unit 2008 is configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2012) an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: enable display (e.g. with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of a first visual indicator identifying a first account; and enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2014) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication units 2006; receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2012) one or more swipe inputs in a first direction via the touch-sensitive surface unit 2004; in response to receiving the one or more user swipe inputs: enable display (e.g. with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of a second visual indicator identifying a second account; and enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2014) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication units 2006; and wherein the first visual indicator is different from the second visual indicator.
In some embodiments, the first account is a payment account and the second account is a loyalty account.
In some embodiments, the first account is a payment account and the second account is a payment account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2008 is further configured to: while displaying the second visual indicator: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2012) a card code display input; and in response to receiving the card code display input, enable display (e.g. with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of visual loyalty card code information.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2008 is further configured to: while displaying the second visual indicator: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2012) a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and in response to receiving the request for account information, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2016), via the one or more wireless communication units 2006, account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2008 is further configured to: while displaying the second visual indicator and after transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2012), via the one or more wireless communication units 2006, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal; and in response to receiving the failure communication: enable display (e.g. with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of an indication that the second account was not accepted; and provide an option to enable the electronic device to participate in the transaction using an account different from the second account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2008 is further configured to: subsequent to transmitting account information for the second account to the contactless payment terminal, enable concurrent display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of an indication that the first account and the second account were both used during the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication units 2006 does not require receiving a second user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In some embodiments, enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account includes displaying a first animation of a ready indicator appearing from under an image of a card of the first account, wherein the ready indicator indicates that the device is enabled to participate in payment transactions using the first account. The processing unit 2008 is further configured to: in response to receiving a portion of the one or more user swipe inputs, enable display (e.g. with display enabling unit 2010), on the display unit 2002, of a second animation of the ready indicator to slide the ready indicator back under the image of the card of the first account.
In some embodiments, enabling display, on the display unit 2002, of the first visual indicator identifying the first account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the first account via the one or more wireless communication units 2006; and enabling display, on the display unit 2002, of the second visual indicator identifying the second account occurs prior to enabling the electronic device to participate in the transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication units 2006.
In some embodiments, one of the first account and the second account is a payment account and one of the first account and the second account is a loyalty account; and the first visual indicator of the first account has a first dimension characteristic; and the second visual indicator of the second account has a second dimension characteristic different from the first dimension characteristic.
In some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the electronic device includes payment account information for a plurality of payment accounts associated with a user of the electronic device.
The operations described above with reference to
In accordance with some embodiments,
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The processing unit 2106 is configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2110), using the location sensor unit 2104, a current location; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2112) whether the current location is associated with a first account; in accordance with a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2108), on the display unit 2102, of a visual indication of a default payment account; in accordance with a determination that the current location is associated with the first account, enable concurrent display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2108), on the display unit 2102, of the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account; and wherein the default payment account and the first account are linked to the electronic device and the default payment account and the first account are different.
In some embodiments, the first account is a payment account. In some embodiments, the first account is a loyalty account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2112) whether the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account; and in accordance with the determination that the current location is associated with the first account and in accordance with a determination that the request includes a request for payment information using the first account type, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the first account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the first account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2112) that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account; and in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the default payment account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, the visual indication of the first account is displayed on the visual indication of the default account, and wherein the visual indication of the first account indicates that the first account is enabled to be selected by the device for use in a payment transaction without requiring additional user input.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: prior to detecting, using the location sensor unit 2104, the current location, receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In some embodiments, detecting, using the location sensor unit 2104, the current location is in response to receiving the input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In some embodiments, determining whether the current location is associated with the first account is in response to receiving an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction.
In some embodiments, a failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than a default payment account occurs when the device fails to determine that the current location is associated with a first account before the electronic device is enabled to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) a request for loyalty account information from a contactless payment terminal, wherein the first account is a loyalty account; and in response to receiving the request for loyalty account information, in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal; and transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2112) that the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account, wherein the first account is a payment account that is different from the default payment account; in response to receiving the request for account information in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: forgo transmitting (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the first account to the contactless payment terminal; and transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114) a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal, wherein: prior to receiving the request associated with the payment transaction from the contactless payment terminal, the visual indication of the default payment account and the visual indication of the first account were concurrently displayed, on the display unit 2102; wherein the request includes a request for payment account information using a first account type corresponding to the first account; and wherein the first account is a payment account of the first account type; and in response to receiving the request for account information and in accordance with the failure to determine that the current location is associated with an account other than the default payment account and in accordance with a subsequent determination that the current location is associated with the first account: forgo transmitting (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal; and transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via the one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the first account to the contactless payment terminal.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2106 is further configure to: in accordance with the determination that the current location is associated with the first account: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2114), via the one or more wireless communication elements, a failure communication from the contactless payment terminal; and in response to receiving the failure communication: transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2116), via one or more wireless communication elements, account information for the default payment account to the contactless payment terminal.
In some embodiments, enabling concurrent display, on the display unit 2102, of the visual indication of the default payment account and a visual indication of the first account includes enabling concurrent display, on the display unit 2102, of the visual indication of the default payment account in a stack with the visual indication of the first account.
The operations described above with reference to
In accordance with some embodiments,
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The processing unit 2210 is configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2216) an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; and in response to receiving the input: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2222), using the location sensor unit 2206, a current location; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2214) whether a set of one or more payment criteria have been met, wherein the set of one or more payment criteria includes a criterion that is met when the current location is associated with a first payment account; in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2212), on the display unit 2202, of a visual indication of a default payment account, wherein the default payment account is different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2212), on the display unit 2202, of a visual indication of the first payment account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2218) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication unit 2208.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, enable the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the default payment account via the one or more wireless communication unit 2208.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is not met, forgo enabling display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2212), on the display unit 2202, of the visual indication of the first payment account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2216) one or more inputs in a first direction; in response to receiving the one or more inputs: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2212), on the display unit 2202, of a second visual indicator identifying a second account different from the first payment account and the default payment account; and enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2218) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the second account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: receive a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and in response to receiving a request for account information, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2220), via the one or more wireless communication units 2208, account information for a respective enabled account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, the set of one or more criteria includes a criterion that is met when the device is authorized to use the first payment account for transactions at the current location.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: determine (e.g., with determining unit 2214) that the current location is associated with a loyalty account; and enable concurrent display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2212), on the display unit 2202, of a visual indication of the loyalty account along with a respective visual indication of a payment account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: prior to receiving the user input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2216) a request to link a payment account with the electronic device, the request comprising account information of the payment account; link (e.g., with linking unit 2222) the payment account with the electronic device; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2214) that a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input; and receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2216) user input activating the payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2210 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that the set of one or more payment criteria is met, enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2218) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the first payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements; receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2216) a request associated with a payment transaction from a contactless payment terminal; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2214) whether the request includes a request for payment account information using an account type corresponding to a second payment account different from the first payment account; and in accordance with a determination that the request includes a request for payment information using the second account type, provide (e.g., with providing unit 2224) a notification requesting authorization to transmit, using one or more wireless communication elements, payment account information of the second account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the payment account information of the second account enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in the payment transaction.
The operations described above with reference to
In accordance with some embodiments,
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The processing unit 2306 is configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2310) an input requesting to enable the device for a payment transaction; in response to receiving the input, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2308), on the display unit 2302, of a payment indication that represents a plurality of payment accounts including a first payment account and a second payment account; receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2310), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2304, a request for account information corresponding to a payment transaction; in response to receiving the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for a first payment account have been met, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2314), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2304, account information for the first payment account without transmitting account information for the second payment account; and in accordance with a determination that payment criteria for the second payment account have been met, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2314), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2304, account information for the second payment account without transmitting account information for the first payment account.
In some embodiments, the electronic device is configured to enable payment using one of a default payment account and a plurality of non-default payment accounts. The processing unit 2306 is further configured to: in accordance with a determination that payment criteria have not been met for any of the non-default payment accounts, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 1214), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2304, account information for the default payment account without transmitting account information for the non-default payment accounts.
In some embodiments, the payment criteria include a criterion based on a determination associated with a current location of the electronic device. In some embodiments, the payment criteria include a criterion based on the request for account information corresponding to the payment transaction.
In some embodiments, the payment indication that represents the plurality of payment accounts does not include an indication of the first payment account and does not include an indication of the second payment account.
In some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which the electronic device has received user input activating selection based on location without requiring user input.
In some embodiments, the plurality of payment accounts only include payment accounts for which a financial institution associated with the payment account has authorized the respective payment account for selection based on location without requiring user input.
In some embodiments, a contextual-selection mode of operation in which the device selects, based on context, which of the plurality of payment accounts to use for a payment transaction is represented as a selectable payment option.
In some embodiments, the electronic device optionally includes a touch-sensitive surface unit. The processing unit 2306 is further configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2310) one or more inputs in a first direction; in response to receiving the one or more inputs: enable replacement of the display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2308), on the display unit 2302, of the payment indication that represents the plurality of payment accounts with a second visual indicator different from the payment indication that represents the plurality of payment accounts, wherein the second visual selection indicator identifies a third payment account different from the first payment account and the second payment account; and enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2312) the electronic device to participate in a transaction using the third payment account via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, the payment indication that represents the plurality of payment accounts is different from the visual indicators of individual payment accounts of the plurality of payment accounts.
The operations described above with reference to
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The processing unit 2408 is configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2420) a first input; in response to receiving the first input: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a first user interface, wherein the first user interface includes: a first visual indicator identifying a payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a second visual indicator identifying a first payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2422) the electronic device to use the first payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements; detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2412) a first contact on the touch-sensitive surface unit; determine (e.g., with determining unit 2414) whether a characteristic intensity of the first contact is above an intensity threshold; and in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is above the intensity threshold, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a second user interface, wherein the second user interface enables selection between different payment accounts represented by the first visual indicator.
In some embodiments, the second user interface includes a payment account selection affordance, and the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 1412) a second contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface unit corresponding to the payment account selection affordance; and in response to detecting the second contact, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a third user interface, wherein the third user interface includes one or more account affordances corresponding to at least some of the multiple payment accounts; detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2412) a third contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface unit associated with an account affordance of the one or more account affordances, wherein the account affordance corresponds to a second payment account of the multiple payment accounts and the second payment account is different from the first payment account; and in response to detecting the third contact: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a fourth user interface, wherein the fourth user interface includes: the first visual indicator identifying the payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a third visual indicator identifying the second payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2422) the electronic device to use the second payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, the second user interface includes one or more account affordances corresponding to at least some of the multiple payment accounts, and the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2412) a second contact at a location on the touch-sensitive surface unit associated with an account affordance of the one or more account affordances, wherein the account affordance corresponds to a second payment account of the multiple payment accounts and the second payment account is different from the first payment account; and in response to detecting the second contact: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a fourth user interface, wherein the fourth user interface includes: the first visual indicator identifying the payment card associated with multiple payment accounts, and a third visual indicator identifying the second payment account of the multiple payment accounts of the payment card; and enable (e.g., with enabling unit 2422) the electronic device to use the second payment account to engage in a payment transaction via the one or more wireless communication elements.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: in accordance with a determination that the characteristic intensity of the first contact is below the intensity threshold, maintain enablement of the display (e.g., using display enabling unit 2410) of the first visual indicator without enabling display (e.g., using display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of the second user interface.
In some embodiments, the one or more account affordances include a plurality of account affordances. In some embodiments, a visual indicator of a currently selected payment account is highlighted. In some embodiments, detecting the second contact includes determining that a characteristic intensity of the second contact is not above an intensity threshold.
In some embodiments, the second user interface includes a payment account deletion affordance, the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2412) activation of the payment account deletion affordance; and in response to detecting activation of the payment account deletion affordance, remove (e.g., with removing unit) the multiple payment accounts of the payment card from an electronic wallet of the device.
In some embodiments, the payment account deletion affordance includes one or more visual characteristics differentiating the payment account deletion affordance from the payment account selection affordance.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: while displaying, on the display unit, the fourth user interface: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2412) a swipe input on the touch-sensitive surface unit 2404; and in response to detecting the swipe input, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2410), on the display unit 2402, of a fifth user interface, wherein the fifth user interface includes a fourth visual indicator identifying a second payment card different from the payment card.
In some embodiments, the first user interface, the second user interface, the third user interface, and the fourth user interface are user interfaces of a single electronic wallet application, the single electronic wallet application including a plurality of payment accounts associated with a user of the electronic device.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2408 is further configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2420) a request for account information from a contactless payment terminal; and in response to receiving the request for account information, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2424), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2406, account information for the second payment account to the contactless payment terminal, wherein the account information enables the contactless payment terminal to engage in a payment transaction.
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The processing unit 2506 is configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510) a first request to link a payment account associated with a payment card to the first electronic device; in response to receiving the first request, initiate (e.g., with initiating unit 2512) a process for linking the payment account to the first electronic device; after successfully linking the payment account to the first electronic device, enable concurrent display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2508), on the display unit 2502, of: an indication that the payment account has been successfully linked to the first electronic device; and a selectable affordance for linking the payment account to a second electronic device different from the first electronic device; and receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510) activation of the selectable affordance; and in response to receiving activation of the selectable affordance, initiate (e.g., with initiating unit 2512) a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device.
In some embodiments, the first electronic device is paired with the second electronic device and the first electronic device is paired with a third electronic device, and wherein a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the second electronic device is different than a pairing relationship between the first electronic device and the third electronic device.
In some embodiments, initiating (e.g., with initiating unit 2512) the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes: transmitting (e.g., with transmitting unit 2514), via the one or more wireless communication elements, to a financial institution associated with the payment card an indication that the second electronic device is uniquely paired with the first electronic device.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: after initiating linking the payment account to the second electronic device, receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510) a confirmation from the second electronic device that linking the second electronic device to the payment account was successful; and wherein a primary account number linked to the second electronic device for the payment account is different from a primary account number linked to the first electronic device for the payment account.
In some embodiments, the first request to link a payment account includes an account number of the payment card and wherein initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device occurs without requiring additional input of the account number of the payment card.
In some embodiments, a second request includes a security code of the payment card.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: initiate (e.g., with initiating unit 2512) the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, to initiate (e.g., with initiating unit 2512) a process linking the payment account to the second electronic device, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2514), via the one or more wireless communication unit 2504, to a financial institution associated with the payment card: the account number of the credit card; and a security token confirming the payment account was previously linked to the first electronic device.
In some embodiments, initiating the process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device includes: determining whether further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device; in accordance with a determination that further verification is not needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, initiating a process for linking the payment account to the second electronic device and providing an indication that the payment account has been linked to the second electronic device; and in accordance with a determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device, providing an indication that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the indication that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device includes a visual indication of additional steps to be taken by a user to link the payment account to the respective device.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2514) account linking information to the second electronic device, wherein the account linking information enables the second electronic device to link the payment account to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the respective device: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2508), on the display unit 2502, of a plurality of communication method affordances, wherein each communication method affordance is associated with a respective communication method for a verification communication; and wherein the plurality of communication method affordances is based on communication received from the financial institution.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: in accordance with the determination that further verification is needed to link the payment account to the second electronic device: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510) a selection of a communication method affordance of the plurality of communication method affordances; in response to receiving the selection of the communication method affordance, transmit (e.g., with transmitting unit 2514), to the financial institution, an indication of the respective communication method of the selected communication method affordance; and wherein the verification communication is based on the communication method affordance.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510) a primary account number from the financial institution for use in authorizing payments from the payment account using the second electronic device, wherein the primary account number is different than the account number of the credit card; and assign (e.g., with assigning unit 2516) the primary account number to the respective device.
In some embodiments, an electronic wallet of the second electronic device includes payment account information for a second payment account associated with a user of the second electronic device, wherein the second payment account is distinct from the payment account.
In some embodiments, the processing unit 2506 is further configured to: receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2510), from the second electronic device, an indication that the second electronic device participated in a payment transaction using the linked payment account.
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The processing unit 2606 is configured to: enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2608), on the display unit 2602, of a payment-account user interface for a second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device, wherein enabling display of the payment-account user interface includes enabling concurrent display of: a representation of a first payment account along with status information for the first payment account indicating that the first payment account is linked to the second electronic device and that the second electronic device is configured to enable payment using the first payment account; and a representation of a second payment account along with status information for the second payment account indicating that the second payment account is linked to the first electronic device but is not linked to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the status information for the first payment account further indicates that the first payment account is linked to the first electronic device.
In some embodiments, the payment-account user interface includes representations of one or more accounts that are associated with a user of the electronic device and that are not linked to the first electronic device and that are not linked to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the payment-account user interface includes a linking affordance associated with the second payment account, and wherein the processing unit 2606 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2610) activation of the linking affordance; and in response to detecting activation of the linking affordance, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2608), on the display unit 2602, of a user interface for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device including a synchronization option to synchronize payment notifications between the first electronic device and the second electronic device; and detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2610) activation of the synchronization option; and in response to detecting activation of the a synchronization option, synchronize (e.g., with synchronizing unit 2612) future payment notifications to be presented at both the first electronic device and the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, enabling display of the payment-account user interface includes enabling concurrent display of: a first group of a first plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the second electronic device and not linked to the first electronic device; and a second group of a second plurality of representations of payment accounts that are linked to the first electronic device and not linked to the second electronic device.
In some embodiments, the payment-account user interface includes a linking affordance associated with the second payment account, and wherein the processing unit 2606 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2610) activation of the linking affordance; in response to detecting activation of the linking affordance, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2608), on the display unit 2602, of a user interface for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device; and while displaying, on the display unit 2602, the user interface for linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2614) a request to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the second payment account to the second electronic device does not include an input of an account number of the second payment account.
In some embodiments, the payment-account user interface includes a second linking affordance associated with the first payment account, and wherein the first payment account is not linked to the first electronic device, and wherein the processing unit 2606 is further configured to: detect (e.g., with detecting unit 2610) activation of the second linking affordance; in response to detecting activation of the second linking affordance, enable display (e.g., with display enabling unit 2608), on the display unit 2602, of a user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device; and while displaying, on the display unit 2602, the user interface for linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, receive (e.g., with receiving unit 2614) a request to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device, wherein the request to initiate linking the first payment account to the first electronic device does not include an input of an account number of the first payment account.
In some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device and the second electronic device is a wearable device.
In some embodiments, the first electronic device is a handheld device and the second electronic device a personal computing device that is larger than the first electronic device.
In some embodiments, the payment-account user interface for the second electronic device that is associated with the first electronic device further includes: a representation of a third payment account along with status information for the third payment account indicating that the third payment account is linked to a third electronic device and that the third electronic device is configured to enable payment using the third payment account, wherein the third electronic device is different from the first electronic device and the second electronic device.
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The foregoing description, for purpose of explanation, has been described with reference to specific embodiments. However, the illustrative discussions above are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the techniques and their practical applications. Others skilled in the art are thereby enabled to best utilize the techniques and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
Although the disclosure and examples have been fully described with reference to the accompanying drawings, it is to be noted that various changes and modifications will become apparent to those skilled in the art. Such changes and modifications are to be understood as being included within the scope of the disclosure and examples as defined by the claims.
As described above, one aspect of the present technology is the gathering and use of data available from various sources to improve the delivery to users of invitational content or any other content that may be of interest to them. The present disclosure contemplates that in some instances, this gathered data may include personal information data that uniquely identifies or can be used to contact or locate a specific person. Such personal information data can include demographic data, location-based data, telephone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, or any other identifying information.
The present disclosure recognizes that the use of such personal information data, in the present technology, can be used to the benefit of users. For example, the personal information data can be used to deliver targeted content that is of greater interest to the user. Accordingly, use of such personal information data enables calculated control of the delivered content. Further, other uses for personal information data that benefit the user are also contemplated by the present disclosure.
The present disclosure further contemplates that the entities responsible for the collection, analysis, disclosure, transfer, storage, or other use of such personal information data will comply with well-established privacy policies and/or privacy practices. In particular, such entities should implement and consistently use privacy policies and practices that are generally recognized as meeting or exceeding industry or governmental requirements for maintaining personal information data private and secure. For example, personal information from users should be collected for legitimate and reasonable uses of the entity and not shared or sold outside of those legitimate uses. Further, such collection should occur only after receiving the informed consent of the users. Additionally, such entities would take any needed steps for safeguarding and securing access to such personal information data and ensuring that others with access to the personal information data adhere to their privacy policies and procedures. Further, such entities can subject themselves to evaluation by third parties to certify their adherence to widely accepted privacy policies and practices.
Despite the foregoing, the present disclosure also contemplates embodiments in which users selectively block the use of, or access to, personal information data. That is, the present disclosure contemplates that hardware and/or software elements can be provided to prevent or block access to such personal information data. For example, in the case of advertisement delivery services, the present technology can be configured to allow users to select to “opt in” or “opt out” of participation in the collection of personal information data during registration for services. In another example, users can select not to provide location information for targeted content delivery services. In yet another example, users can select to not provide precise location information, but permit the transfer of location zone information.
Therefore, although the present disclosure broadly covers use of personal information data to implement one or more various disclosed embodiments, the present disclosure also contemplates that the various embodiments can also be implemented without the need for accessing such personal information data. That is, the various embodiments of the present technology are not rendered inoperable due to the lack of all or a portion of such personal information data. For example, content can be selected and delivered to users by inferring preferences based on non-personal information data or a bare minimum amount of personal information, such as the content being requested by the device associated with a user, other non-personal information available to the content delivery services, or publically available information.
Van Os, Marcel, Yang, Lawrence Y., Pitschel, Donald W., Suzuki, Gregg, Anton, Peter D.
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